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Class 3 Device Recall Cordless Etcher Air Brush

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  Class 3 Device Recall Cordless Etcher Air Brush see related information
Date Initiated by Firm December 13, 2010
Date Posted January 13, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on January 17, 2012
Recall Number Z-0742-2012
Recall Event ID 58889
Product Classification Airbrush - Product Code KOJ
Product New Label: EtchMaster ***Cordless Handpiece***P/N 797 www.GromanDental.com 1800-906-9298 HAZARD WARNING: Using CO2 cartridges from other suppliers may cause an operational hazard and will void the warrantee.

Old Label: EtchMaster***Cordless Handpiece***Pats. Pend. Groman, Inc. Adapater P/N 747 WWW.DisposableAirAbrasion.com 1-800-906-9298.

The Cordless Etcher air brush is powered by CO2 mini-cartridges to deliver pressurized gas to the EtchMaster pre-filled disposable micro air abrasive tips. The Cordless Etcher handpiece is quickly re-loaded with a CO2 mini-cartridge. Each CO2 mini-cartridge provides sufficient power to run 3 EtchMaster tips. The EtchMaster tips are used to abrade tooth surfaces and prosthetic devices prior to bonding procedures.
Code Information GRO-SK-EM-CE-R-RB-Sk GRO-SK-EM-CE-K-RB-SK GRO-SK-EM-CE-K-CA-SK ROPI-EM
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Groman Inc.
4900 Nw 15th St
Unit 4494
Margate FL 33063-3765
For Additional Information Contact Barry Groman
800-906-9298
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Groman Inc. of Margate, FL recalled their product Cordless Etcher Air Brush. When non-conforming cartridges are inserted into the Cordless Etcher they can induce excessive stresses on the device causing cracks in the plastic housing of the device. These crack can lead to a hazardous situation due to the high pressure of the gas contained in the CO2 cartridges.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Groman Inc. sent a "HAZARD NOTICE: IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CORDLESS ETCHER HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER USE" letter dated March 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and advises the customers of the proper use of the device. Customers with questions and concerns, should contact the President of Groman Dental at 800-906-9298 ext. 709.
Quantity in Commerce 395
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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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