Cavitron® 8187501Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply Professional · Cavitron® jet plus Ultrasonic Scaler and Air Polishing Prophylaxis System with Tap-On™ Technology and Cavitron® JET-Mate™ Handpiece with Swivel. Also contains: Air Polishing Insert, and 13 oz. Prophy Powder Bottle. · Class 2
Quick summary
This Dentsply Cavitron jet plus ultrasonic scaler is used for dental cleaning and air polishing. Most of the 27 reports describe water flow that is weak or stops completely while the handpiece and tips get hot, with no reported injuries. There have been no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 27
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 27 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D00381875011), received between Jul 31, 2023 and Mar 26, 2026 — classified as 27 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Restricted Flow rate” (19 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
- Restricted Flow rate19
- No Flow10
- Overheating of Device7
- Lack of Effect1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions27
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 27 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY CANNOT CONTROL WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24702930 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE INSERT TIPS GET HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24674103 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE INSERTS AND HANDPIECES ARE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24523698 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, 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 24118792 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER OR VIBRATION AND THE INSERT TIPS ARE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24118790 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, 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 23476233 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS W/TAP-ON (B)(6) 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 23395090 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025No Flow; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 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 23310317 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 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 22905535 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, 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 22854409 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE AND THE INSERT TIP ARE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22770127 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LOW WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22349713 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE WATER FLOW IS LOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP; NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22235813 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE INCONSISTENT WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21875779 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2025No Flow; Lack of Effect; No Flow; Lack of Effect
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER COMING FROM HANDPIECE AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21685798 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2025Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE NO WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE GETS WARM, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21558941 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2025Restricted Flow rate; Overheating of Device; Restricted Flow rate; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE AND INSERT ARE HEATING UP DURING USE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21210017 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS W/TAPON-115V G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE INCONSISTENT WATER FLOW AND THE HANDPIECE IS HEATING UP, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20835419 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, 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 20383068 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Restricted Flow rate; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH WATER AND THE HANDPIECE WAS GETTING HOT, NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20263906 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT THE HANDPIECE AND INSERT ARE GETTING VERY HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19713330 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THE WATER, HANDPIECE AND INSERT TIP GETS HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19195930 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137 THEY ALLEGE THAT THEY HAVE LITTLE WATER FLOW AND THE INSERT GETS HOT,NO INJURY RESULTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18707452 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2024Restricted Flow rate; Overheating of Device; No Flow; Restricted Flow rate; Overheating of Device; No Flow
WHILE USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, 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 18691323 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2023Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A CAVITRON JET PLUS G137, THEY ALLEGE THAT NOT ENOUGH WATER WAS COMING OUT AND THE INSERT TIPS ARE GETTING HOT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED FROM THE ALLEGED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18256852 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.