FDA Recall Terminated

Breeze Self-Adhesive Resin Cement, Part Number: N97A, Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for cementation of porcelain, resin, and metalbased inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and posts. The material is not recommended for use on veneer restorations.

Recall: Z-0186-2012 · Initiated July 8, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0186-2012
Event Number
60242
Firm
Kerr/pentron Dba Kerr Corporation And Pentron Clinical
FEI Number
2024312
Product Code
EMA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Pending
Initiated
July 8, 2011
Posted
November 14, 2011
Terminated
June 28, 2013
Address
1717 W. Collins Ave, Orange, CA, 92867

Description

Breeze Self-Adhesive Resin Cement, Part Number: N97A, Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for cementation of porcelain, resin, and metalbased inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and posts. The material is not recommended for use on veneer restorations.

Reason

Pentron is voluntarily recalling the Breeze Self Adhesive Resin Cement because it was discovered that there may be a curing problem that may cause cemented crowns to fall off after use of the product.

Action

Pentron Clinical sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated July 18, 2011 with an attached Recall Return Form (via USPS First Clas mail) to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, explanation of the problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use and return any affected product in their inventory. The letter asks that each customer complete and return the enclosed Recall Return Form via fax to 714-288-4609, in order to confirm receipt of the customer notification. Customers were instructed to contact Pentron Clinical Customer service at (800) 551-0283 (option 1) directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cypress, Greece, Germany, Italy, Jordon, Poland, Romania, Turkey and Vietnam.

Quantity

336 units