FDA Recall Terminated

TMA Archwires, Part Number 211-1402, Lot Number 10K291, Product Description and Intended Use: The intended use of this device is an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

Recall: Z-0639-2012 · Initiated March 15, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0639-2012
Event Number
60582
Firm
Ormco Corporation
FEI Number
2016150
Product Code
DZC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
March 15, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
March 8, 2012
Address
1332 S Lone Hill Ave, Glendora, CA, 91740

Description

TMA Archwires, Part Number 211-1402, Lot Number 10K291, Product Description and Intended Use: The intended use of this device is an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

Reason

The TMA Lower Broad Arch packages labeled with part number 211-1402 actually contained TMA Upper Archwires, part number 2021007.

Action

Ormco Corporation sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 29, 2011, to the customers in the United States and Canada via USPS First Class mail. The recall letter for customers in Europe are being translated. Ormco Corporation sent the recall letter dated May 20, 2011, to the customers in Austrailia. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. As a result of this situation the customer is instructed to return the affected lot number of product. This will be replaced at no charge or credited to account. Please label your returned product " RECALLED PRODUCT" attention Customer Return. In addition, we ask for your assistance in completing the RETURN FORM and returning it by fax 909-962-5605.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA including the states of Indiana and Minnesota; and the countries of Canada, Europe and Australia.

Quantity

23 Packs