FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.

Recall: Z-1651-2014 · Reported May 28, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1651-2014
Event ID
68223
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
May 28, 2014
Initiation Date
April 23, 2014
Classification Date
May 22, 2014
Termination Date
November 5, 2014
Address
300 Heraeus Dr, N/A, South Bend, IN, 46614-2557, United States

Description

Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.

Reason

The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area a small amount at a time. If extruded all at once, product could reach the dental patients mucosa, face or eyes or the dental professional could be exposed. This would cause irritation, burning or blistering.

Code Info

Model Number(s): 66043451 Expiry: 2015-09 Syringe Lot number 010103, which are contained within Kit lot numbers 42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49,50, and 51. Note; lots 49 and 50 were captured in house, 0 was distributed. Lot 51 was made by the manufacturer, however, never received by us or distributed.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of GA, TX, IL, CA, WA, WI, HI, MO, FL, NJ, TN, PA, NY, NC, OH, IN, CT, KY, AZ, NV, IA,

Quantity

5,112 syringes or 1,278 kits (1 Kit=4 syringes)