Hygenic H02706Recalls & reported problems
Coltene/Whaledent Inc · Hygenic Dam Clamp - #12A · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D661H027060), received between Aug 23, 2018 and Jan 29, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Integrity Problem2
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 29, 2021Fracture; Fracture
THE CLAMPS BROKE DURING TREATMENT. THE CLAMP WAS FIRST TRIED ON BY CLAMPING IT ONTO THE TOOTH WITH THE FORCEPS. THEN THE RUBBER DAM CLAMP WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT'S TOOTH WITH THE DENTAL DAM AND THE DENTAL DAM FRAME WAS USED. DURING THE TREATMENT THE CLAMP SUDDENLY BROKE AND JUMPED OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE PATIENT, THE DENTAL DAM CAME OFF THE TOOTH AND SALIVA ENTERED THE TOOTH. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE USER; HOWEVER, SALIVA GOT INTO THE TREPANNED TOOTH. DUE TO THE SALIVA INTRUSION, THE TREATMENT HAD TO BE STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN, INCLUDING RE-DRAINING AND THE ADDITIONAL WORKING TIME. OTHERWISE, NO FURTHER MEASURES HAD TO BE TAKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11254458 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2018Break; Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
DENTAL CLAMP BROKE WHEN PLACING IN MOUTH.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7808723 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2018Break; Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
DENTAL CLAMP BROKE DURING SET UP.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7808439 ↗
Other Clamp, Rubber Dam devices
- Hygenic H09964Coltene/Whaledent Inc · Clamp, Rubber Dam1 report
- Hygenic H09960Coltene/Whaledent Inc · Clamp, Rubber Dam1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.