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InjuryOYH

HYPERBYTE VIBRATION DEVICE

Received May 19, 2025

Report 2424472-2025-00222 · MDR key 22047107

Device

Generic name

Orthodontic Vibratory Accessory

Manufacturer

Dentsply Llc

Catalog number

V18115

Lot number

N/A

Product problems

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility
  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Pain
  • Pain

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SINCE THIS EVENT RESULTED IN MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO PRECLUDE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO A BODY STRUCTURE OR PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OF A BODY FUNCTION, IT MUST BE PRESUMED THAT THE MALFUNCTION WOULD BE LIKELY TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY SHOULD IT RECUR. AS SUCH, THIS EVENT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF A REPORTABLE EVENT PER 21 CFR PART 803. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. HOWEVER, THE LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED AND RETAINED-PRODUCT TESTING AND/OR DHR REVIEW ARE PLANNED. THE RESULTS WILL BE SUBMITTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A HYPERBYTE VIBRATION DEVICE AGGRAVATED THE PATIENT'S TMJ. THEY STOPPED USING THE DEVICE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND NO DHR REVIEW COMPLETED BECAUSE PRODUCT LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN.