FDA recall Z-1257-2020

Ormco/Sybronendo · Class II · device

Product

SnapLink, Ref Part No. 438-2190, L6R SnapLink, Slot .022, TQ--28, Ang +2, Rot +2, Qty 10, Made in Mexico, CE 0086, Rx Only

Reason for recall

The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not staying close. In the event of functional failure, broken/damage buccal tubes it may cause the tooth to rotate, possibly delay treatment and inconvenience the patient and clinician. If not noticed it may extend treatment by approximately 1 -3 months.

Distribution

US:AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CN,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV,WY OUS: Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bahamas, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Cayman Islands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, Viet Nam, South Africa

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2020-01-17
Report date
2020-02-26
Termination date
2024-09-30
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Glendora, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1257-2020