GUM Technique Deep Clean 525Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00070942008112), received between Jul 23, 2025 and Aug 4, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Material Separation

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50133347 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Material Separation

  HI (B)(6). HOPE ALL IS WELL. I WAS JUST MADE AWARE THAT SEVERAL PATIENTS HAVE NOTIFIED OUR FRONT DESK STAFF THAT BRISTLES FROM THE TOOTHBRUSHES THEY HAVE BEEN USING HAVE COME OFF AND BECOME LODGED IN THEIR TEETH. IN ONE CASE IT GOT STUCK IN AN ELDERLY PATIENT¿S THROAT. PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR END IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE TOOTHBRUSHES. JUST WANT TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER ISSUES FOR ANYONE. NO SERIOUS INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25428691 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Break

  MY TOOTHBRUSH SNAPPED IN HALF DURING NORMAL USE HAS USED THE TOOTHBRUSH LIKE TWICE. STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS BRUSH TYPE. (NO HARM CAUSE REPLACEMENT AND RETURN ENVELOPE (B)(6) 2026). RECEIVED RESPONSE (B)(6) 2026 THAT SHE HAS RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT BRUSH BUT SHE HAD THREW OUT THE TOOTHBRUSH AFTER SENDING PHOTO.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25237213 ↗
• InjuryMay 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE TOOTHBRUSH CAUSED MY TEETH TO BREAK.

  Patient problems: Tooth Fracture

  MAUDE report 25177017 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Material Integrity Problem

  BRISTLES ARE FALLING OUT OF THE TOOTHBRUSH AND INTO HER MOUTH, NO HARM WAS CAUSED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24434719 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Material Separation

  I HAVE BEEN USING GUM TOOTHBRUSHES CONSISTENTLY FOR YEARS. THE LAST FEW I HAVE USED, HOWEVER, ARE CONSTANTLY LOSING BRISTLES WHILE I'VE BEEN BRUSHING. THESE ARE BRUSHES THAT I HAVE BULK PURCHASED ON AMAZON, BOUGHT SINGLY AT PHARMACIES OR HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO ME BY MY DENTIST.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24434683 ↗
• InjuryNov 26, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  CUSTOMER USED BRUSH AND BRISTLES CAME OUT IN THEIR MOUTH CAUSING THEM TO CHOKE AND VOMIT. THEIR PARTNER HELPED THEM AS BRISTLES GOT CAUGHT IN THEIR MOUTH AND HELPED HER RINSE HER MOUTH. CUSTOMER VISITED DOCTOR DUE TO HAVING A VERY IRRITATED THROAT AND HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED A BENZYDAMINE MOUTH WASH FOR THE PAIN AND INFLAMMATION.

  Patient problems: Choking; Pain; Sore Throat; Vomiting

  MAUDE report 23659776 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT THE BRUSH LOSES ITS BRISTLES WHEN USED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23537859 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THERE WAS AN EMAIL THIS MORNING FROM STEPHANIE KIEFER¿S OFFICE REGARDING PATIENT FEEDBACK ON THE 525 TECH DEEP CLEAN COMPACT SOFT TOOTHBRUSH. THEY MENTIONED THAT THE BRISTLES HAVE BEEN FALLING OUT WHILE PATIENTS ARE BRUSHING THEIR TEETH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22581871 ↗