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Midmark 029-4857-00Recalls & reported problems

Midmark Corporation · Dental Light Flex Arm Assembly used on Midmark Track Light Monitors. · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841709106897), received between May 14, 2019 and Aug 18, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Fell” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Fell2
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Laceration(s)1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Device Fell; Device Fell

    IT WAS REPORTED TO MIDMARK CORPORATION THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, A LIGHT FLEX ARM ASSEMBLY FELL FROM ITS TROLLEY. NO INJURY HAS BEEN REPORTED. DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF LIKE INSTANCES, MIDMARK CORPORATION COMPLIED TO REPORT THIS INSTANCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22830877 ↗
  • InjuryApr 26, 2024Device Fell; Device Fell

    THIS REPORT PROVIDES A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING THE DETACHMENT OF A DENTAL LIGHT FLEX ARM ASSEMBLY. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT A DENTAL ASSISTANT WAS ADJUSTING THE EQUIPMENT WHEN IT DETACHED FROM ITS CEILING MOUNT, SUBSEQUENTLY FALLING ONTO A PATIENT BELOW. THE PATIENT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS TO THE HEAD AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT. GIVEN THE OCCURRENCE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS IN THE PAST, MIDMARK CORPORATION HAS ADHERED TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTED THIS EVENT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 19190021 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 14, 2019Break

    THE USER FACILITY DISCOVERED THE DENTAL MONITOR HANGING BY THE WIRES AND THE DOWN TUBE THAT HOLDS THE MONITOR BROKEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8607907 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.