FDA Device

Ormco Damon Q2 Orthodontic Metal Bracket, Part No. 491-9834, L3R Hi Tq Hook, Tq +13 degrees, Rx. Manufactured by Ormco Corporation, This device is intended for use for the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed.

Hazard

The bracket torque was mislabeled on the packaging.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm, Ormco, sent "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letters dated 1/6/2020 via USPS on 1/14/2020 to consignees explaining the brackets were mislabeled and the risk associated with using the incorrect bracket. The consignees were requested to call Ormco customer service at 1-800-854-1741 or email: ormcocustcare@kavokerr.com to log any complaints related to this issue; assess your patients; over-label the affected product in inventory using the enclosed corrected label and complete the enclosed acknowledgement form and email the form to ormcocustcare@kavokerr.com within 10 business days. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact our customer care department at 800-854-1741, between the hours of 7am to 5pm (PST) or send an email to ormcocustcare@kavokerr.com.

Products

Ormco Damon Q2 Orthodontic Metal Bracket, Part No. 491-9834, L3R Hi Tq Hook, Tq +13 degrees, Rx. Manufactured by Ormco Corporation, This device is intended for use for the orthodontic movement of te
Brand
Ormco/Sybronendo
UPC
Lot number 031902599

Units Affected

2,189 units