FDA Devices recall · Reported March 12, 2014
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.
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 …
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. recalled BencoDental tartar & stain remover ultrasonic cleaning solution Product Usage: Formul… - a moderate-severity action.
BencoDental tartar & stain remover ultrasonic cleaning solution Product Usage: Formul… was recalled by Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. in March 12, 2014. Reason: As the result of a complaint to Heraeus Kulzer's customer service department, Heraues Kulzer is recalling Ben…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1133-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-As the result of a complaint to Heraeus Kulzer's customer service department, Heraues Kulzer is recalling Ben….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 12, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1133-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product 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 for recall
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
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1133-2014 |
| Date reported | March 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 10, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. |
| Firm location | South Bend, IN |
| Affected scope | 812 units (gallons) |
| 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 |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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