Automatrix Snippers+ 62422601Recalls & reported problems
Dentsply De Trey GmbH · Automatrix Snippers+ is a scissors-like tool for removal of Automatrix system bands by clipping off the Auto-Lock loop. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
The Automatrix Snippers+ is a small scissors-like dental tool from Dentsply De Trey used to clip off the locking loop of Automatrix rubber bands during dental work. The 30 reports all describe the tool breaking, most often the shaft snapping while it was in use, and none report a death or an injury. There are no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 30
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 30 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D010624226011), received between Jul 18, 2023 and Apr 6, 2026 — classified as 30 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (30 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break30
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions25
- Insufficient Information5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 30 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24788544 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24788516 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AN AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23600579 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22017528 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21034884 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21034832 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20532114 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20224881 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT, IT IS REPORTED. THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE, DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20086224 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19983380 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19932711 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AN AUTOMATRIX SHAFT TIP BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19917409 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE III BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19817865 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE III BROKE DURING USE. TIP BROKE DURING TIGHTENING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19751709 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AN AUTOMATE III BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19589159 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A AUTOMATE III BROKE DURING USE. THE OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19515199 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19370077 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19329686 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19273801 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19182015 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. THE OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18768209 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2024Break; Break
ON THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18520656 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2024Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT TIP BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18455154 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT BROKE DURING USE. OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18216477 ↗MalfunctionOct 20, 2023Break; Break
IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT AUTOMATRIX SHAFT TIP BROKE DURING USE. THE OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN AS OF THIS MDR.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17974616 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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