FDA Recall Terminated

Helioseal F Sealant Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF 558519AN, and Helioseal F Assortment (kit) 5 x 1.25 g, REF 558518AN. Dental sealant. -- ivoclar vivadent clinical --- Helioseal F Refill is provided in a syringe packed sealed foil bag. Helioseal F is a light-curing, white-shaded fissure sealant featuring fluoride release. Helioseal fissure sealants are suitable for the sealing of pits, fissures and foramina caeca.

Recall: Z-0213-2016 · Initiated October 7, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0213-2016
Event Number
72290
Firm
Ivoclar A. G. Fl-9494 Schaan Liechtenstein
FEI Number
3002808636
Product Code
EBC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 7, 2015
Posted
November 4, 2015
Terminated
June 14, 2016

Description

Helioseal F Sealant Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF 558519AN, and Helioseal F Assortment (kit) 5 x 1.25 g, REF 558518AN. Dental sealant. -- ivoclar vivadent clinical --- Helioseal F Refill is provided in a syringe packed sealed foil bag. Helioseal F is a light-curing, white-shaded fissure sealant featuring fluoride release. Helioseal fissure sealants are suitable for the sealing of pits, fissures and foramina caeca.

Reason

A defect occurred in the production process of Helioseal F Sealant; the particles in the faulty component seem to be larger than the size defined in the formula. This results in difficulties during extrusion of the material.

Action

Ivoclar Vivadent sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated October 7, 2015, with Response Forms via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Dealers were also contacted via telephone/e-mail and informed to expect the letter. Dealers are requested to check their stock and return any affected material for credit, plus notify their customers of the recall. For questions, please contact Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service at 1-800-533-6825.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including NJ, PA, SC, FL, IN, IA, WI, IL, MO, TX, CA and WA.

Quantity

Domestic: 337 units