FDA Recall Terminated

BencoDental tartar & stain remover ultrasonic cleaning solution Product Usage: Formulated especially for removal of calculus, tartar, tobacco and food stains from dentures, bridges, orthodontic appliances, etc. Use also for removal of permanent cement.

Recall: Z-1133-2014 · Initiated February 10, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1133-2014
Event Number
67475
Firm
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC.
FEI Number
1821514
Product Code
KZP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
February 10, 2014
Posted
March 4, 2014
Terminated
June 18, 2014
Address
300 Heraeus Dr, South Bend, IN, 46614-2557

Description

BencoDental tartar & stain remover ultrasonic cleaning solution Product Usage: Formulated especially for removal of calculus, tartar, tobacco and food stains from dentures, bridges, orthodontic appliances, etc. Use also for removal of permanent cement.

Reason

As the result of a complaint to Heraeus Kulzer's customer service department, Heraues Kulzer is recalling Benco Tartar and Stain Solution part #1010-451, lot #13121434 because it has incorrect labeling on the immediate container. While the outer carton correctly states "Benco Tartar and Stain", the immediate gallon container in which the solution is contained incorrectly states "Benco Temporary C

Action

Heraeus Kulzer, notified their one consignee of the recall February 4, 2014 via phone and then by official electronic notification. On February 7, 2014, an Important Communication Product Recall letter was also mailed to Benco direct accounts. On 2/10/14, Heraeus Kulzer also called Benco customers notifying them of the recall. The notifications explained the issue, identified the affected product and actions to be taken. For questions call 574-293-5444

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution in the states AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

Quantity

812 units (gallons)