CAVITRON PLUS TAP-ON,115V DOM-G136(DNA)
Report
- Report Number
- 2424472-2024-00103
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 20, 2024
- Report Date
- February 13, 2025
- Manufacturer
- DENTSPLY LLC
- Product Code
- ELC
- UDI-DI
- D00381840011
- PMA / PMN Number
- K052334
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- DENTIST
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THERE HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS REPORT RECEIVED WHERE LACK OF WATER FLOW HAS CAUSED AN OVERHEATING INSERT. SINCE AN OVERHEATING INSERT COULD NECESSITATE MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO PRECLUDE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO A BODY STRUCTURE OR PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OF A BODY FUNCTION, THIS MALFUNCTION WOULD BE LIKELY TO CAUSE/CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY SHOULD IT RECUR. AS SUCH, 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.
HPC-06190. ST-N/A. 11/26/2024 EVALUATION TECH: JCB. EMH HP; CABLE, CONN/GUN CABLE DAMAGED. WORN BATTERY DOOR, BLOCKAGE IN THE HANDPIECE CABLE CAUSING RESTRICTED WATER FLOW. NO WATER FLOW DUE TO A CLOGGED WATER SOLENOID, DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE, DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE WATER FILTER. WILL REPLACE DAMAGED/WORN COMPONENTS AND RECALIBRATE UNIT TO FACTORY SPECS UPON ESTIMATE APPROVAL.. NO HANDPIECE RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION.
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LACK OF WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS OVERHEATING, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2153227 | CAVITRON PLUS TAP-ON,115V DOM-G136(DNA) | SCALER, ULTRASONIC | ELC | DENTSPLY LLC | D00381840011 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |