Cavitron® 8161424Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply Professional · Cavitron® Select™ SPS™ Package. Contents: 30K® Select SPS Ultrasonic Scaler, Steri-Mate® Sterilizable Detachable Handpiece, 30K Focused Spray® slimLINE® 10S Ultrasonic Insert - FITGRIP®, Redemption Form for Additional Ultrasonic Inserts. · Class 2
Quick summary
This Cavitron Select ultrasonic dental scaler is used to remove buildup from teeth. The 25 reports mostly describe little or no water flow, with the handpiece or insert getting hot. There were no deaths or injuries. No recalls name this device, and reports fell from 9 in the previous 12 months to 4 in the most recent 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 25
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 25 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D00381614241), received between Nov 16, 2023 and Apr 27, 2026 — classified as 25 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Flow” (12 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 Flow12
- Restricted Flow rate9
- Overheating of Device8
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions25
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 25 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE WATER IS GETTING HOT,; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25001092 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT IS GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24896539 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LITTLE WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS OVERHEATING, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24896537 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAVITRON SELECT SPS PACKAGE-20 TIP ALLEGEDLY GOT HOT DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23758168 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 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 21875777 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAD NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE GOT REALLY HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21875776 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE GETS VERY HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21769569 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER COMING THROUGH AND THE HANDPIECE GETS HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21750963 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRN SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP AND THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW,NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21524571 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT HEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21239569 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 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 21208613 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 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 HEADPIECE IS HEATING UP NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21106368 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT AND THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21081655 ↗MalfunctionOct 18, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT IS GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20481000 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY ARE HAVING WATER FLOW ISSUES AND THE HANDPIECE HEATS UP. NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20352931 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER , THE SOLENOID IS CLOGGED AND THE HANDPIECE WAS GETTING HOT NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19818864 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE IS OVERHEATING. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND RESTRICTED FLOW AND DEBRIS CAUSING THE OVERHEATING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19497585 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT AND HANDPIECE ARE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19491517 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2024Overheating of Device; No Flow; Overheating of Device; No Flow
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT TIP AND HANDPIECE GET VERY HOT.. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19488649 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT IS GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19195994 ↗MalfunctionMar 28, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH WATER COMING OUT AND THE HANDPIECE GOT HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18999502 ↗MalfunctionMar 28, 2024No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE GETS HOT,NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18996726 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2024No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 THEY ALLEGE THAT NO WATER RUNNING AND HANDPIECE IS HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18948668 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON SELECT SPS G124 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 18932177 ↗MalfunctionNov 16, 2023Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT WHILE CUSTOMER WAS USING SELECT SPS SWVL/RESRV,230VUK/I IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE TIP GOT VERY HOT BEFORE TREATMENT. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18151010 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.