Cavitron® 81872Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply Professional · Cavitron® Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal (G136/G137) · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D003818721), received between Jun 9, 2025 and Dec 16, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Flow” (1 report).
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 Flow1
- Overheating of Device1
- Restricted Flow rate1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERT IS OVERHEATING. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23817577 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW TO NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE GOT HOT. NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23817575 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE GETS WARM TO THE TOUCH; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22165848 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.