Cavitron® 8184002Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply Professional · Cavitron® PlusTMTap-On · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 17
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D00381840021), received between May 23, 2025 and Jun 3, 2026 — classified as 17 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Flow” (11 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 Flow11
- Overheating of Device4
- Restricted Flow rate4
- Intermittent Loss of Power1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions17
Recent adverse event reports
The 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 3, 2026No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON, 220/240V, G136 ALLEGEDLY HAS LITTLE TO NO WATER FLOW AND THE DEVICE IS OVERHEATING. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25372361 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON,240V-UK-G136 ALLEGEDLY HAS NO WATER FLOW. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24292717 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, 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 23967282 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23967239 ↗MalfunctionDec 28, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS (B)(6) THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER AND THE INSERT IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23903727 ↗MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON,240V-UK-G136 ALLEGEDLY THE HANDPIECE AND INSERTS GOT HOT. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23777110 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2025No Flow; No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON,220/240V,G136 IS ALLEGED THAT THE SYSTEM IS WARM, BECAUSE THERE IS TOO LITTLE WATER. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23757877 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, 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 23476234 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT WHILE A CUSTOMER USING A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON,220/240V,G136, ALLEGEDLY THE TIP GOT HOT DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23319106 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON, 240V-UK-G136 ALLEGEDLY THE INSERTS ARE OVERHEATING. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23051410 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, 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 23017463 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Intermittent Loss of Power; Restricted Flow rate; Intermittent Loss of Power
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE AND THE INSERT ARE HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22978364 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE AND THE INSERT ARE OVERHEATING; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22978362 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE OVERHEATS, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22235678 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON PLUS G136, 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 22235605 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A CAV. PLUS TAP-ON, 240V-UK-G136, IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE STERIMATE GETS HOT. INSERTS AND WATER FLOW TO BE CHECKED. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22099928 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2025No Flow; No Flow
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A CAV.PLUS TAP-ON,240V-UK-G136 ALLEGEDLY HAD NO WATER AND WAS OVERHEATING. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22077416 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.