Ormco Corporation Recalls
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Spirit MB Brackets, part #494-1210. The brand name of the device is Spirit MB Brackets, an orthodontic bracket. Spirit MB Brackets have been assigned the product code 76 DYW (Plastic Orthodontic Bracket) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. Spirit MB Brackets are to be fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.
Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling three lots of Spirit MB Brackets due to a manufacturing error.
Ormco Corporation sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product. If any of the affected product is found, customers are directed to contact Ormco Customer Care at 1-800-854-1741 to receive a RMA number. The RMA number will allow a quick return and replacement or credit. Additionally, a Recall Return/ Acknowledgement Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 909-962-5605.
Grengloo (Unidose Tips), Bracket adhesive and tooth conditioner, Part Number 740-0322, Lot Number 2792584, Ormco Corporation, Glendora, CA 91740
Mislabeled: Product mislabeled with incorrect expiration date. Expiration date labeled as 2010/07 instead of 2009/07.
Ormco sent fourteen (14) consignees Urgent Device Recall Notification via U.S. First Class mail on October 31, 2007. There were two (2) additional letters sent to the consignees in France that were translated into French. The consignees were instructed to complete the Return Form and return any affected product in their inventory. Periodic effectiveness checks will be conducted in order to follow up with non-responders. For more information, contact firm at 1-800-854-1741.
K3 Engine File G-Pack, Product: Endodontic Pulp Canal File, Part Number: 830-9925. For use in root canal preparation.
A recall was initiated because SybronEndo has confirmed that the K3 Engine File G-Pack has label packaging and file mis-marking error.
A recall communication was initiated on 07/31/2008 with SybronEndo forwarding an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter (via USPS 1st class mail) to all their customers who purchased the K3 Engine File G-Pack (Part No. 830-9925). The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to contact SybronEndo Customer Care at (800) 346-3636 directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement. Customers were instructed to complete the Return Form and return any affected product in their inventory.
TMA Archwires, Part Number 211-1402, Lot Number 10K291, Product Description and Intended Use: The intended use of this device is an archwire during orthodontic treatment.
The TMA Lower Broad Arch packages labeled with part number 211-1402 actually contained TMA Upper Archwires, part number 2021007.
Ormco Corporation sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 29, 2011, to the customers in the United States and Canada via USPS First Class mail. The recall letter for customers in Europe are being translated. Ormco Corporation sent the recall letter dated May 20, 2011, to the customers in Austrailia. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. As a result of this situation the customer is instructed to return the affected lot number of product. This will be replaced at no charge or credited to account. Please label your returned product " RECALLED PRODUCT" attention Customer Return. In addition, we ask for your assistance in completing the RETURN FORM and returning it by fax 909-962-5605.
AdvanSync is an orthodontic device intended for the orthodontic treatment of Class II malocclusions. The AdvanSync part numbers and lot numbers affected by this recall are as follows: Part Number: 600-4000 (Kits-include 10 Right 600-4000 and 10 Left Assemblies). Lot Numbers: 070990588, 070976869, 060971515, 060971514, 04094278D Part Number: 600-4040 (5-Pack, Left Assembly). Lot Numbers: 080901333, 080902356, 070981416, 060971299, 060976084 Part Number: 600-4041 (5-Pack, Right Assembl
Manufacturing Error: There is a potential for a braze joint failure in the upper telescopic rod assembly. Although an incident could occur in which the eyelet loses connection from the rod, there is no risk of swallowing or aspirating the appliance because it will still be attached to the patient's crown.
Ormco sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2009,( via USPS 1st class mail) to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers are instructed to return the affected lot numbers of the 5-Pack Left and Right Telescopic Rod Assemblies (600-4040 and 600-4041) and the Left and Right Telescopic Rod Assemblies contained within the AdvanSync Kit (600-4000). The affected parts are identified by the items contained inside the wells titled, "Left Rods" and "Right Rods." The remaining items within the kit are not affected by this recall notification; therefore, there is no need to return the entire kit. Customers were instructed that any product which they have in stock will be replaced at no charge or credited to their account. Customers were instructed to contact Ormco Customer Care at (800) 854-1741 (ext. 1) directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement. The affected product should be returned to Ormco Corporation at the following address: Ormco Corporation, 1332 South Lone Hill Ave., Glendora, CA 91740. Customers were instructed to label their returned product "RECALLED PRODUCT Attention: Customer Returns". In addition, customers were asked to complete the enclosed Return Form and return it by fax at (909) 962-5605.
Brand name: Orthos CM Bracket, Orthodontic Metal Bracket, Part Numbers: 454-1210, 454-0210. The intended use of this device is a fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.
The recall was initiated because Ormco has confirmed that manufacturing error resulted in the Orthos CM Brackets being incorrectly manufactured with a torque of -9. The packaging was labeled with +9 torque; however the brackets contained inside the packaging are actually Orthos CM Brackets with a torque of -9.
Ormco Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated February 13, 2009, to all affected customers. The recall communication for consignees in the United States, Canada, Colombia, HongKong, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and Croatia was sent on February 13, 2009 via USPS First Class Mail. The recall communication for consignees in Japan was sent on February 17, 2009. European consignees were sent recall notification on February 23, 2009. The Australian consignees and New Zealand consignees were the sent recall communication on February 25, 2009. Customers were instructed to contact Ormco Customer Care at (800) 854-1741 to receive an RMA number. The affected product should be returned to Ormco Corporation at the following address: Ormco Corporation, 1332 South Lone Hill Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740. Customers were instructed to label their return product "RECALLED PRODUCT Attention: Customer Returns". Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Return Form and return it by fax to (909) 962-5605. For questions regarding this recall call 909-962-5600.
Microseal Master Cone Part Number: 815-9033 Microseal Master Cone is intended to obturate root canals during endodontic therapy procedures.
The recall was initiated because SybronEndo has confirmed that the Microseal Master Cones has been mislabeled.
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 20, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were requested to return the affected lots of product.. Products, would be replaced at no charge or credited to their account. Customers were instructed to contact SybronEndo Customer Care at 1-800-346-3636 directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement. The affected product should be returned to SybronEndo at the following address. Please label returned product "RECALLED PRODUCT Attention: Customer Returns" SybronEndo 1332 South Lone Hik Avenue Glendora, CA 91740 ADDITIONALLY, THEY KINDLY REQUEST CONSIGNEE COOPERATION IN COMPLETING AND FAXING BACK THE ENCLOSED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/RETURN FORM. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY PRODUCT TO RETURN. Customers were also asked to identify and recover the affected product lots listed above that may have been shipped to their customers. For questions regarding this recall call 909-962-5600.
Damon 3 Bracket Upper Right lateral .022 slot Part Number 491-4210 Lot Number100512025 and 100512020
Two part numbers of Damon 3 Brackets (491-4210 and 491-4211) were prematurely shipped domestically prior to receiving FDA 510K market clearance.
Telephone notification will be followed by letters sent via U.S. first class mail with mailing to commence on Thursday, 11/3/05.
Titanium Orthos Bracket
Misassembly. Stainless steel and titanium parts were mistakenly welded together to construct the device. The weld failed.
Recall letters were mailed from 11/18 thru 11/23. Letters request return of product.