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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.

Reported: November 14, 2012 Initiated: December 12, 2011 #Z-0205-2013

Product Description

Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.

Reason for Recall

The Instructions For Use (IFUs) for Vector TAS Modular Driver for some foreign language sections incorrectly lists the sterilization temperature as 130¿C. The correct sterilization temperature should be listed as 132¿C and/or 270¿F.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
Units Affected
4,543
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including Nationwide (USA) and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Jersey, and Martinique.
Location
Glendora, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.. Recalled by Ormco/Sybronendo. Units affected: 4,543.
Why was this product recalled?
The Instructions For Use (IFUs) for Vector TAS Modular Driver for some foreign language sections incorrectly lists the sterilization temperature as 130¿C. The correct sterilization temperature should be listed as 132¿C and/or 270¿F.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0205-2013.