Generic Instruments PICKRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00842188110108), received between May 10, 2018 and Jun 28, 2018 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 28, 2018Break; Break

  TRIMED RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING REPORT ON (B)(6) 2018 FROM TRIMED SALES MEMBER, STEVE SLAUGHTER LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES, REGARDING THE DENTAL PICK (PICK): DURING A HARDWARE REMOVAL OPERATION THE TIP OF THE PICK BROKE OFF, THE TIP WAS RECOVERED AND THIS INCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE ANY FURTHER HARM TO THE PATIENT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TRIMED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7648882 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2018Corroded; Corroded

  ON (B)(6) 2018, (B)(6), REPORTED THAT ONE DENTAL PICK (PICK) WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF RUST, DURING A TRAY REPLACEMENT INSPECTION AND HAD NO CONTACT WITH A PATIENT. THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT AND THIRD PART THAT THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TRIMED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7520553 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2018Corroded

  ON (B)(6) 2018, (B)(6), REPORTED THAT TWO DENTAL PICKS (PICK) WERE FOUND TO HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF RUST, DURING A TRAY REPLACEMENT INSPECTION AND HAD NO CONTACT WITH A PATIENT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED FOR THIS PART.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7503129 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2018Material Discolored

  ON (B)(6) 2018, (B)(6), REPORTED THAT TWO DENTAL PICKS (PICK) WERE FOUND TO HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF RUST, DURING A TRAY REPLACEMENT INSPECTION AND HAD NO CONTACT WITH A PATIENT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED FOR THIS PART.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7503127 ↗