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M-access® K-FILE A12MA02502512Recalls & reported problems

MAILLEFER INSTRUMENTS HOLDING Sàrl · Endodontic Instrument · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI J003A12MA025025121), received between May 21, 2025 and Dec 3, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break4

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 3, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A K-FILE M-ACCESS 25MM 025 FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART TOUCHED THE PATIENT'S GUM. IODINE AND DISINFECT APPLIED BY PRESSURE WITH A COTTON BALL TO STOP BLEEDING. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETAINED AND THE PATIENT IS FINE. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23708326 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A K-FILE M-ACCESS 25MM 025 FILE BROKE DURING USE. THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETRIEVED AND WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE FILL. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 22361479 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A K-FILE M-ACCESS 25MM 025 FILE UNTWISTED. NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22096609 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Break; Break

    IN THIS EVENT IT IS REPORTED THAT A K-FILE M-ACCESS 25MM 025 FILE BROKE DURING USE. REPORTEDLY, THE BROKEN PART WAS RETRIEVED BUT FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING POTENTIAL PATIENT INJURY IS PENDING.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22063079 ↗

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