MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY MAILLEFER X-SMART ENDO MOTOR WITH CONTRA ANGLE HANPIECE; HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number A100400000000

Device Problems Retraction Problem (1536); Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received where this malfunction resulted in a serious injury.Therefore, it must be presumed that recurrence of this malfunction could possibly cause or contribute to a serious injury or require medical or surgical intervention to preclude such.As such, this event is reportable per 21cfr 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 a xsmart suddenly goes into auto reverse mode; no injury resulted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation found the file is hard to remove, this failure is probably caused by rust or other foreign matter in the head cap.This is due to improper maintenance by the user.The cartridge is blocked and the rotation is not fluid in the neck.

• Brand Name: X-SMART ENDO MOTOR WITH CONTRA ANGLE HANPIECE
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY MAILLEFER; chemin du verger 3; ballaigues, 1338 ; SZ 1338
• MDR Report Key: 7259424
• MDR Text Key: 99999169
• Report Number: 8031010-2018-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EKX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K990682
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A100400000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1