FDA Recall Terminated

SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental delivery system with a built-in air compressor,vacuum system and water supply. It is designed operate dental handpiece attachments and suction instruments. The SEAC Advanced Dental System can also be upgraded to include a Micadent air abrasion system mounted inside the unit with the handpiece mounted in a holder along side the other handpiece connections. The Micadent is used to perform intra oral air abrasion procedures including etching and preparing surfaces for composite restoration. The SEAC Advanced Dental System is substantially similar in design and functions as the SEAC Mobile Dental System manufactured by ASI Medical, Inc. The Micadent is manufactured by Medidents and will be supplied to ASIas a completed product. The Micadent is substantially the same as it is provided and is attached to an accessory air line inside the SEAC unit for operation. It is intended for use to provide general dental restorative care and hygiene procedures in both traditional dental office settings and/or mobile applications by or under the supervision of a licensed dentist or a hygienist if permitted by applicable law.

Recall: Z-0545-2014 · Initiated November 5, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0545-2014
Event Number
66983
Firm
ASI Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
1000160293
Product Code
EIA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 5, 2013
Posted
December 19, 2013
Terminated
August 11, 2014
Address
14550 E Easter Ave, Ste 700, Centennial, CO, 80112-4271

Description

SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental delivery system with a built-in air compressor,vacuum system and water supply. It is designed operate dental handpiece attachments and suction instruments. The SEAC Advanced Dental System can also be upgraded to include a Micadent air abrasion system mounted inside the unit with the handpiece mounted in a holder along side the other handpiece connections. The Micadent is used to perform intra oral air abrasion procedures including etching and preparing surfaces for composite restoration. The SEAC Advanced Dental System is substantially similar in design and functions as the SEAC Mobile Dental System manufactured by ASI Medical, Inc. The Micadent is manufactured by Medidents and will be supplied to ASIas a completed product. The Micadent is substantially the same as it is provided and is attached to an accessory air line inside the SEAC unit for operation. It is intended for use to provide general dental restorative care and hygiene procedures in both traditional dental office settings and/or mobile applications by or under the supervision of a licensed dentist or a hygienist if permitted by applicable law.

Reason

ASI Medical is initiating a field correction for the SEAC Advanced Dental System because the miniature plastic air tank can potentially rupture.

Action

ASI Medical sent an Field Correction Action and Safety Notice letter dated November 5, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. REQUIRED FIELD CORRECTION Our field correction will consist of sending you a warning label to be applied to the back service access panel of the cart and an ASME safety pop off valve that will open and exhaust if pressure should reach over 100 psi. This safety pop off valve is designed be easily installed in line between the air compressor and air tank in your system. We are requesting your cooperation in making this field correction.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Austria, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany, Spain and West Indies.

Quantity

337