FDA Recall Terminated

Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.

Recall: Z-0205-2013 · Initiated December 12, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0205-2013
Event Number
63412
Firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
FEI Number
2016150
Product Code
DZN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
December 12, 2011
Posted
November 5, 2012
Terminated
November 5, 2012
Address
1332 S Lone Hill Ave, Glendora, CA, 91740-5339

Description

Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.

Reason

The Instructions For Use (IFUs) for Vector TAS Modular Driver for some foreign language sections incorrectly lists the sterilization temperature as 130C. The correct sterilization temperature should be listed as 132C and/or 270F.

Action

"Urgent - Medical Device Correction" letters dated 12/12/2011 were sent via USPS 1st class mail to all customers and again on 2/21/2012 for recall expansion. The device issue was described and recommended actions were provided. Customers were instructed to acknowledge and complete the Return Form. Questions were referred to (800) 854-1741.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution, including Nationwide (USA) and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Jersey, and Martinique.

Quantity

4,543