MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Dentsply Sirona Orthodontics Inc. - Richardson SURESMILE RETAINER; positioner, tooth, preformed

Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Product Quality Problem (1506); Sharp Edges (4013)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that suresmile retainer cracked causing a sharp edge.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Since this event resulted in a serious injury, it is reportable per 21 cfr part 803.

• Brand Name: SURESMILE RETAINER
• Common Device Name: positioner, tooth, preformed
• Manufacturer (Section D): Dentsply Sirona Orthodontics Inc. - Richardson; 2350 campbell creek blvd; richardson TX 75082
• Manufacturer Contact: dan edgar ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; +1(717)845-7511
• MDR Report Key: 50870317
• Report Number: 1649995-2026-00544
• Device Sequence Number: 10674566
• Product Code: KMY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00856379007269
• UDI-Public: 00856379007269
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown