Cavitron® 81302Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply Professional · Cavitron® SELECT™ SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler. Also contains: Steri-Mate® Handpiece with Swivel Cable 120/11V · Class 2
Quick summary
This Dentsply Cavitron Select SPS ultrasonic scaler is a dental cleaning device with a handpiece that sprays water. Most of the 67 reports describe the water flow stopping or dropping during use while the handpiece gets hot; a couple mention burns. No deaths or injuries were reported, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 67
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 67 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D003813021), received between Jan 24, 2024 and May 1, 2026 — classified as 67 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Flow” (36 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
- No Flow36
- Restricted Flow rate29
- Overheating of Device17
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions65
- Burn(s)2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 67 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 1, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 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 25056934 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 24903798 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24816445 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 24733677 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 24674102 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 24640538 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE CAVITRON IS GETTING HOT. NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24640537 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24594699 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Overheating of Device; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 24428791 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A SELECT SPS SWVL/RESRV, 230VUK/I IS ALLEGED TO HAVE NO WATER COMING THROUGH. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24316874 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2026No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A SELECT SPS SWVL/RESRV,230VUK/I ALLEGEDLY HAD NO WATER FLOW. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24144659 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON G124 GENERATOR THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24056743 ↗MalfunctionDec 28, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 23903724 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 GENERATOR (DNA), THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERTS HEAT UP. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23705391 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE GETS HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23543196 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 23512397 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT HEATED UP WHILE IN USE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23476237 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 23476231 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITORN SELELCT SPS G124 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 23310318 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 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 23310315 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT AND THE HANDPIECE ARE HEATING UP. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23310314 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2025No Flow; No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A SELECT SPS SWVL/RESRV, 230VUK/I IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OVERHEATED AND NO WATER FLOW. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23050399 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT OVER HEATED. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23017456 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 23017455 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, 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 22994270 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.