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
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.