CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 GENERATOR(DNA)
Report
- Report Number
- 2424472-2025-00119
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 5, 2025
- Report Date
- October 6, 2025
- Manufacturer
- DENTSPLY LLC
- Product Code
- ELC
- UDI-DI
- D003813021
- PMA / PMN Number
- K970123
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- DENTIST
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
09/23/2025. EVALUATION TECH: (B)(6). EMN HP; CABLE, CONN/GUN CABLE KINK/PINCH/TWIST INTERMITTENT OPERATION DUE TO AN OPEN CONDITION IN THE FOOTSWITCH CABLE, BLOCKAGE IN THE HANDPIECE CABLE CAUSING RESTRICTED WATER FLOW. DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE 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. HPC: 1110. HP: 0910. DHR REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION, AND THE DESCRIBED FAILURE MODE IS A KNOWN HAZARD.
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.
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE GETS HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975712 | CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 GENERATOR(DNA) | SCALER, ULTRASONIC | ELC | DENTSPLY LLC | D003813021 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |