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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Foot Controls Model: S-N1 and S-N2 Product Usage: Variable foot control for use with drive units operating mechanical instruments.

Z-1351-2018

December 21, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
W & H DentalWerk Burmoos GMBH - Site 1
Event
Event 79533
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
Unavailable
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1351-2018

Official wording

Reason: During continuous postmarket surveillance activities, we have noticed a potential malfunction of individual foot controls of the type S-N1/S-N2. In case the error occurs, the foot control might not switch back to zero position when the pedal is released. Consequently, the motor keeps rotating. If this happens during automatic thread cutting or automatic screwing-in of implants, it may, in the worst case, lead to a serious injury of the patient.

Code information: REF: 05046200 05046200 05046211 05046210 06202400 06202400 30285000 30285001 Serial number "SN" from to (including) 22400 23429 E02201 E02485 E01011 E01033 E01035 E01071 24315 34040 E01358 E01658 01001 02318

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    During continuous postmarket surveillance activities, we have noticed a potential malfunction of individual foot controls of the type S-N1/S-N2. In case the error occurs, the foot control might not switch back to zero position when the pedal is released. Consequently, the motor keeps rotating. If this happens during automatic thread cutting or automatic screwing-in of implants, it may, in the worst case, lead to a serious injury of the patient.