AutoMate® 663100Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply International Inc. · AutoMate III Tightening Device · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D0026631001), received between Feb 14, 2023 and Mar 10, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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
- Break5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 10, 2025Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE TOOL REFILL BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21559093 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATE TOOL REFILL BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20025406 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE TOOL REFILL BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17078187 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE TOOL REFILL BROKE DURING USE. REPORTEDLY, NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16599461 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATE TOOL BROKE DURING USE. OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PENDING.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16371643 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.