FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

W&H

MDR report key: 22164394 · Received June 8, 2025

Report

Report Number
3003755849-2025-00004
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
June 8, 2025
Date of Event
May 1, 2025
Report Date
June 3, 2025
Manufacturer
W&H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH
Product Code
KMW
PMA / PMN Number
K080939
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

DURING THE ANALYSIS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HANDPIECE HAD MASSIVE BROWN DEPOSITS AND LIQUID INSIDE. THE UPPER BALL BEARING WAS JAMMED AND RUBBED AGAINST THE BEARING SLEEVE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEATING. THE ROOT-CAUSE ANALYSIS REVEALED THAT THE EVENT WAS DUE TO A LACK OF MAINTENANCE.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

HANDPIECE OVERHEATING SEVERELY DESPITE IRRIGATION. SEVERE BURN OF THE PATIENT LIP DUE TO OVERHEATING.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
551122 W&H SURGICAL HANDPIECEE KMW W&H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH S-11

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA Unknown Other