MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL MIDWEST TRADITION PLUS FIXED BACK END; HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL

Catalog Number 770044

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Though no medical/surgical intervention was required to preclude a serious injury in this event, there have been previously reported events involving a similar device that resulted in the need for medical/surgical intervention to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function.Therefore, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.The device is available for evaluation, though has not been returned as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

In this event it was reported that the cap unscrewed from a tradition handpiece while in use.The reported complaint did not result in an injury or need for intervention.

• Brand Name: MIDWEST TRADITION PLUS FIXED BACK END
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL; 901 west oakton st.; des plaines IL 60018
• Manufacturer (Section G): DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL; 901 west oakton st.; des plaines IL 60018
• Manufacturer Contact: helen lewis ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494229
• MDR Report Key: 7180180
• MDR Text Key: 96959606
• Report Number: 1419322-2017-00336
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K963050
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/20/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/10/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 770044
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1