Cavitron® 81201Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 26 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D003812011), received between May 1, 2024 and Apr 29, 2026 — classified as 26 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Restricted Flow rate” (13 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 25 most recent of 26 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 29, 2026No Flow

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 240V-UK G130E PACK IS ALLEGED TO HAVE NO WATER TO THE INSERT TIPS, NO WATER FLOW. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25027141 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2026No Flow

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 230V G130U PACKED IS ALLEGEDLY NO WATER FLOW AND GETS HOT. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25027092 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2026No Flow

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO 115V DOM PACKEDG130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP; NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24896538 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Overheating of Device

  WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE AND THE INSERT TIP IS GETTING HOT TO HE TOUCH. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24401341 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Restricted Flow rate; Overheating of Device

  WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A BOBCAT PRO 115V G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERTS ARE HEATING UP. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23990654 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 28, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE WATER STOPPED FLOWING DURING USE ND THE INSERT HEATED UP; NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23903719 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 5, 2025No Flow; No Flow

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22978367 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2025No Flow; No Flow

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 240V-UK G130E PACK HAD NO WATER FLOW AND OVERHEATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22705719 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22282948 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 10, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT TIP GETS HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22180347 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE INSERT TIP IS GETTING WARM. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22165847 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 2025No Flow; No Flow

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 240V-UK G130E PACK IS ALLEGED TO HAVE NO WATER AND HANDLE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22047461 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 115V EXP PACKED ALLEGEDLY HAS WATER ISSUES, IT DOES NOT INCREASE THE WATER LEVEL AS SOON AS IT IS SET TO THE MAXIMUM LEVEL AND OVERHEATS. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21959987 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A BOBCAT PRO 115V EXP PACKED ALLEGEDLY HAD WATER FLOW ISSUE, THE WATER DOES NOT INCREASE THE WATER LEVEL AS SOON AS IT IS SET TO THE MAXIMUM LEVEL AND OVERHEATS. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21959875 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED A BOBCAT PRO 115V EXP PACKED ALLEGEDLY HAS WATER FLOW ISSUES, THE UNIT DOES NOT INCREASE WATER LEVEL AS SOON AS IT IS SET TO THE MAXIMUM LEVEL AND OVERHEATS. NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21959818 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW TO THE HANDPIECE AND THE HANDPIECE OVERHEATS, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21875780 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP; NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21750976 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 13, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE WATER IS LEAKING, THIS IS CAUSING FLOW PROBLEMS, AND THE HANDPIECE GETS VERY HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20923565 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2024No Flow; No Flow

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE OVER HEATS, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20855885 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 22, 2024No Flow; No Flow

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW OR VIBRATION AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20759805 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 10, 2024No Flow; No Flow

  WHILE USING A BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE INSERT GOT HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20416695 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE INTERMITTENT WATER FLOW AND THE INSERTS ARE GETTING HOT ,NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20145939 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 28, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20087226 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 21, 2024No Flow; No Flow

  WHILE USING A CAVITRON BOBCAT PRO G130, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE OVERHEATS, NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19580151 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate

  WHILE USING A CAVTIRON BOBCAT PRO G130 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE WAS HEATING UP AND THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW; NO INJURY RESULTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19355045 ↗