FDA Recall Terminated

Maxcem Elite(TM) self-etch/self-adhesive resin cement, Refill Kit, net wt. 10 g, REF/Part # 33872, CLEAR --- Refill Kit Contents: 2 Syringes (5 g ea), 10 Automix tips (regular) 4:1, 10 Automix tips (wide) 4:1, 10 Intra-oral tips Dental resin cement. Self-etch, self-adhesive resin cement. High bond strength without adhesive needed. Easy to clean up and can be used with all anterior and posterior ceramics, PFMs, and CAD/CAM materials. Color stable and aesthetic. Works with all substrates from opaque to translucent.

Recall: Z-0390-2012 · Initiated November 10, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0390-2012
Event Number
60407
Firm
Henry Schein, Inc.
FEI Number
1000522050
Product Code
EMA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Pending
Initiated
November 10, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
July 3, 2018
Address
135 Duryea Rd, Melville, NY, 11747

Description

Maxcem Elite(TM) self-etch/self-adhesive resin cement, Refill Kit, net wt. 10 g, REF/Part # 33872, CLEAR --- Refill Kit Contents: 2 Syringes (5 g ea), 10 Automix tips (regular) 4:1, 10 Automix tips (wide) 4:1, 10 Intra-oral tips Dental resin cement. Self-etch, self-adhesive resin cement. High bond strength without adhesive needed. Easy to clean up and can be used with all anterior and posterior ceramics, PFMs, and CAD/CAM materials. Color stable and aesthetic. Works with all substrates from opaque to translucent.

Reason

The specific lots of Maxcem Elite Refill Kit appear not to be authentic.

Action

The firm, Henry Schein, Inc., sent an "URGENT: Product Recall (Dental Practitioners/User Level) letter and response form dated November 10, 2011, via first class mail to its customers. The letter instructed the customers to examine their inventory to verify if they have any of the specified lots on hand. If so, remove it from their shelves. The product may be returned for credit within 30 days, to the following address: Henry Schein, Inc., 41 Weaver Road, Denver, PA 17517. Additionally, the letter instructed the customers to complete, sign, date, and return the enclosed Henry Schein Response Form via fax to: (631) 843-5557 or mail to: Regulatory Affairs Department (E-355) 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747, Attn: Regulatory-RR. The letter stated "Only returns of the above noted recalled item/lot numbers purchased from Henry Schein, Inc. will be credited to your account. In order to expedite your credit, please include a copy of your response form and invoice, if available, with your return". If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Recall Coordinator at 631-390-8000 ext. 8476.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Bermuda, Martinique FWI, Nassau Bahamas, St Maarten NA, Australia, and South Africa.

Quantity

18,855 units total: Domestic - 18,820 units; Foreign - 35 units