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DENTAL WATER SYSTEM

Received Sep 6, 1995

Report MW1006855 · MDR key 25248

Device

Generic name

Water System

Product problems

  • False claim

Patient

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  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS DENTAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO BE REPROCESSED BY A PROCEDURE THAT INVOLVES AN UNDESIGNATED DISINFECTANT. THERE ARE NO DISINFECTANTS FDA CLEARED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE REPROCESSING PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN CLEARED BY THE FDA & THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT IT WORKS. THE PRODUCT IS NOT BEING MARKETED LEGALLY IN THE USA. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT IT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF WATER DELIVERED BY DENTAL INSTRUMENTS.