| Date Initiated by Firm | March 03, 2011 |
| Date Posted | January 11, 2012 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 09, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-0455-2012 |
| Recall Event ID |
60551 |
| Product Classification |
Cement, dental - Product Code EMA
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| Product | Artiste Maverick Tint, Part Number: N36TB, Lot/Serial Numbers: 3416180, Product Description and Intended Use: The intended use of this device is for internal color characterization and includes 3 opaques for blocking out deep staining or metal substrates.
Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for internal color characterization and includes 3 opaques for blocking out deep staining or metal substrates. |
| Code Information |
Part Number: N36TB, Lot/Serial Number: 3416180 |
| FEI Number |
2024312
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Kerr Corporation 1717 W Collins Ave Orange CA 92867-5422
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| For Additional Information Contact | 714-516-7400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The resin material separates when the product is extruded from the syringe. Although there are no safety issues related with this situation, please refrain from using the affected product. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Pentron Clinical sent an URGENT: Medical Device Recall letter dated April 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine all product(s) subject to recall for return and exchange at no charge. In addition, the letter states that if the product was further distributed to contact their customers and notify them of the recall. Customers were also asked to complete and return the enclosed Recall Return Form.
Contact Pentron Clinical Customer Service at (800) 551-0283, (option 1) directly to handle the arrangement of a quick return and replacement. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 100 Units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Armenia, Russia and Ukraine. |
| 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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