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Midmark 153905-002Recalls & reported problems

Midmark Corporation · The Midmark Ceiling Mounted LED Dental Light is intended to be used as a component in a dental environment to provide lighting during dental procedures. · Class 1

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841709107405), received between Dec 22, 2021 and Jan 30, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Fell” (4 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 Fell4
  • Misassembly by Users1

Patient problems

  • Bruise/Contusion2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Concussion1
  • Neck Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Misassembly by Users

    IT WAS REPORTED TO MIDMARK THAT A LED LIGHT AND POST THAT CONNECTS TO THE CEILING BECAME LOOSE RESULTING IN THE ASSEMBLY TO FALL. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE OFFICE PERSONNEL (ASSISTANT) WAS PULLING THE LIGHT TOWARDS HER WHILE CLEANING IT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT SITTING IN THE CHAIR AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. THE OFFICE REPORTED THE ASSISTANT RECEIVED LIGHT BRUISING, BUT DID NOT SEEK ADDIITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION. MIDMARK IS REPORTING THIS INCIDENT DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF SIMILIAR INCIDENTS.

    Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion

    MAUDE report 24224168 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 3, 2024Device Fell; Device Fell

    MIDMARK CORPORATION RECEIVED A COMPLAINT OF A DENTAL LIGHT HEAD POST OF A CEILING MOUNTED LED DENTAL LIGHT REPORTED TO HAVE COME LOOSE CAUSING THE POST, AND CONSEQUENTLY THE LIGHT, TO FALL. NO INJURY TO PATIENT OR STAFF WAS INVOLVED. DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF THIS OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS, MIDMARK CORPORATION COMPLIED TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTED THIS EVENT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19236642 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2024Device Fell; Device Fell

    MIDMARK RECEIVED A COMPLAINT OF A LIGHT HEAD POST OF A CEILING MOUNTED LED DENTAL LIGHT REPORTED TO HAVE COME LOOSE CAUSING THE POST, AND PRESUMABLY ALSO THE LIGHT, TO FALL. NO INJURY TO PATIENT OR STAFF WAS INVOLVED. DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF THIS OR SIMILAR LIGHT FALLING EVENTS, MIDMARK COMPLIED TO REPORT THIS INSTANCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19104706 ↗
  • InjuryMay 19, 2023Device Fell; Device Fell

    MIDMARK RECEIVED A COMPLAINT OF AN ADVERSE EVENT IN WHICH A LIGHT HEAD POST OF A CEILING MOUNTED LED DENTAL LIGHT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE COME LOOSE CAUSING THE POST, AND PRESUMABLY ALSO THE LIGHT, TO FALL ONTO AN ASSISTANT AND PATIENT. THE PATIENT INJURY WAS DOCUMENTED TO BE BRUISING TO CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST. THE ASSISTANT INJURY WAS DOCUMENTED TO BE RIGHT SHOULDER AND PAIN IN NECK. DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF THIS OR SIMILAR LIGHT FALLING EVENTS, MIDMARK COMPLIED TO REPORT THIS INSTANCE.

    Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Neck Pain

    MAUDE report 16960514 ↗
  • InjuryDec 22, 2021Device Fell; Device Fell

    MIDMARK RECEIVED A COMPLAINT OF AN ADVERSE EVENT IN WHICH A LIGHTHEAD POST OF A CEILING MOUNTED LED DENTAL LIGHT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE COME LOOSE CAUSING THE POST, AND PRESUMABLY ALSO THE LIGHT, TO FALL ONTO A DENTAL HYGIENIST RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY REPORTED TO BE A CONCUSSION. DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTING OF THIS OR SIMILAR LIGHT-FALLING EVENTS, MIDMARK COMPLIED TO REPORT THIS INSTANCE.

    Patient problems: Concussion

    MAUDE report 13059680 ↗

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