| Date Initiated by Firm | September 13, 2013 |
| Date Posted | September 19, 2013 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 11, 2014 |
| Recall Number | Z-2259-2013 |
| Recall Event ID |
66276 |
| 510(K)Number | K001899 |
| Product Classification |
Material, tooth shade, resin - Product Code EBF
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| Product | NX3 Try-In Gel. The product is used as a tooth shade resin material. |
| Code Information |
Part Number 33660. Syringe Lot Number 4580333. Autobag Lot Number 4584609. |
| FEI Number |
2024312
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical 1717 W Collins Ave Orange CA 92867-5422
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| For Additional Information Contact | 714-516-7400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Kerr Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of NX3 Try-In Gel, because some of the NX3 Try-In Gel syringes in the affected lot contain a different product material. The material in the affected syringe does not match the shade of the cement as it is labeled. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Mixed-up of materials/components |
| Action | Kerr Corporation initiated the voluntary recall by sending out notifications on 09/13/2013 via USPS 1st class mail. The recall notification letter, titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL", informed customer of the recall's product description, reason for recall, potential risk, instructions to customers and contact information. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 197 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution, including Nationwide in the US and the countries of Canada, Great Britain, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Hong Kong, China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = EBF
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