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ProTaper Gold Rotary File PTGRS125Recalls & reported problems

Tulsa Dental Products LLC · ProTaper Gold Rotary S1 25mm · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
13
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI D716PTGRS1251), received between Jan 2, 2024 and May 27, 2026 — classified as 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (13 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 3 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 3 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 2 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break13

Patient problems

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque11
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART WAS RETRIEVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25299054 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY F3 21MM FILE BROKE DURING USE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24853971 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 3, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD S1 25MM STER FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART AS NOT RETRIEVED. NO INJURY OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 22950467 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD S1 25MM STER FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART LOCATED IN THE CANAL OF #26 COULD NOT BE RETRIEVED. A ROOT-END RESECTION MAY BE NECESSARY FOR TOOTH 26. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 22413811 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25 MM FILE BROKE DURING USE. 2 MM OF THE TIP AT THE APEX IN TOOTH #31. THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETRIEVED AND WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE FILL. NO INJURY. CASE 2 OF 2.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 22104183 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART OF THE TIP AT THE APEX IN TOOTH #24. THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETRIEVED AND WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE FILL. NO INJURY. CASE 1 OF 2.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 22104148 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM BROKE DURING USE. THE DOCTOR WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE OR BYPASS TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. A TEMPORARY CROWN WAS INSTALLED. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 19231011 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM BROKE DURING USE. DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO BYPASS AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 19230976 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM BROKE DURING USE. DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO BYPASS AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INJURY OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 19230914 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 21, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED PROTAPER GOLD ROTARY S1 25MM FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETRIEVED. PATIENT IS BEING WATCHED FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS, CURRENTLY THEY RE ASYMPTOMATIC. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 18948901 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT PROTAPER GOLD S1 25MM STER FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PARTS COULD NOT BE RETRIEVED. PATIENT REFERRED TO ENDO SPECIALIST. FURTHER TREATMENT PENDING. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 18563724 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT PROTAPER GOLD S1 25MM STER BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PARTS STILL REMAIN IN THE ROOT CANAL. PATIENT(S) REFERRED TO AN ENDO SPECIALIST TO REMOVE BROKEN PARTS. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED FOR THE OUTCOME ON PENDING TREATMENT.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 18562594 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2024Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT PROTAPER GOLD S1 25MM STER BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETRIEVED. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 18424486 ↗

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