Palodent® V3 Sectional Matrix System Designed by Triodent® 659900VRecalls & reported problems
Dentsply International Inc. · Palodent V3 Universal Rings Refill · Class 1
All models of Palodent V3 Sectional Matrix System Designed by Triodent (6)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D002659900V1), received between Sep 13, 2023 and Jun 9, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (9 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break9
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO BROKEN PARTS INSIDE PATIENT'S MOUTH. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25448483 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 PACK, RING BROKE. THE OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25185638 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24002415 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PALODENT V3 1 RING REFILL RING BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23377998 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING NARROW (YELLOW) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20166270 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING NARROW (YELLOW) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19928253 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18543009 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18542663 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT V3 RING UNIVERSAL (GREEN) 2 PACK BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17737869 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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