Dental Equipment LLC Recalls
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LuxStar Dental Light have the following Agency model or Catalog Model numbers as ML1000, OL1000, CL1000, WL1000, CB1000, TL1000, and UL1000. The product is labeled in part: " Marus Dental***Mfg By: Dental Equipment LLC.***705 S. Springbrook Rd Building C Newberg, Oregon, 97132 USA***Dental Light***MN ML1000***". Product Usage: The intended use of the dental light is used for illuminating the oral cavity during the performance of dental procedures.
Lens heat shield (birdcage) of the Luxstar Dental Light could fall and injure a patient.
Dental Equipment, LLC sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification letter via USPS 1st class to US consignees and via Federal Express or Fax to foreign consignees on June 24, 2011. The letter informed customers about the product, problem and tether upgrade corrective action. A Field Correction Acknowledgement Form and the Field Correction Completion Form was attached for customers to complete and return via the fax number 503-537-3617. The letter states that customers are to review their records in order to identify where the affected devices are located and which are still in service. Customers can call the Customer Service at 800-304-5332 and order the self-install Upgrade Kits with the Part Number 30792 at no charge. Customers are instructed to complete the Rework Correction Form once all of the lights have been updated and fax or mail to Marcus, attention Bonnie Dundas, at (503) 537-3617.
The magnetic headrest is designed to fit the following dental chairs (THE HEADREST IS THE RECALLED ITEM, NOT THE CHAIRS): The dental chairs are sold under the brand names Marus and DCI Equipment. The affected models are: Marus MaxStar-Agency Model # DC1490; Marus MaxStar-Agency Model # DC1690; Marus NuStar-Agency Model # DC1700; Marus NuStar-Agency Model # DC1702; Marus ProStar-Agency Model # DC1540; Marus ProStar-Agency Model # DC1535; DCI Equipment DC1235 Hydraulic-Agency Model # DC12
The magnetic headrest on certain dental chairs may affect the function/programming of some implantable pacemakers or defibrillators if the implanted device is programmed to respond to a magnet.
DCI Equipment sent an "Urgent Field Safety Alert" letter dated March 15, 2010 to consignees advising them of the potential problem. The letter instructed that patients with implantable pacemakers or defibrillators should avoid dental chairs with the magnetic headrest. A warning label was sent with the letter for insertion into the product Use and Care manual for operator warning. Consignees were asked to complete a Field Safety Alert Acknowledgement/Return Form and fax to the firm. Consignees were requested to notify customers.Consignees may contact the firm at 503 537-3602.
Dental chairs distributed under several brand names such as DCI Equipment; Marus MaxStar; Marus NuStar; and Pelton & Crane. Part number for the bolt: 022R065 Product is labeled in part: DCI Equipment, Mfg By: Dental Equipment, LLC. DC1235, Marus Dental, Mfg By: Dental Equipment, LLC. DC1490, DC1690, and DC1700, and DC1702, Pelton & Crane, Spirit SP17.
Link arm assembly that mounts the rear mounted accessories to the dental chair may potentially break and fall off the dental chair.
On 03/08/11, Dental Equipment LLC. started sending out the Medical Device Recall notification letter via USPS 1st class mail to US consignees and Federal Express mail to foreign consignees. The firm also sent a recall notification letter to consignees who only purchased dental accessories such as Rear Mounted Cuspidor with Coverset, Arm Articulating Rear Mounted Cuspidor - Marus Gray, Maxstar Orbit Cuspidor utility W/ Porcelain bowl, and zinc plated bolts. The letter identified the affected dental chair as Marus brand with the following model numbers: DC1490, DC1690, DC1700 and DC1702. The firm's corrective action including the replacement of the affected link arm assembly with a new link arm assembly. The firm's field representative will contact each consignee for an appointment to replace the affected link arm assembly. Consignees can contact the Dental Equipment LLC at 503-537-3617 for any questions.
DCI Equipment Track Mount Light Assembly, 110v
Potential for light shield to melt due to light assemblies not properly rated to handle the VAC.
On 5/1/07 the dental office contacted the manufacturer via telephone regarding the incident. On 5/2/07 the firm's service representative visited the dental office and replaced the lights.