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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Dental pins - TMS LINK PLUS Self-Threading Pins - Product Usage: implanted into the teeth or for lab use for dental restoration purposes. The normal procedure requires a hole to be drilled into the tissue of a tooth with an intraoral drill prior to installation. Model number/Catalog number: L741

Reported: May 5, 2021 Initiated: March 18, 2021 #Z-1494-2021

Product Description

Dental pins - TMS LINK PLUS Self-Threading Pins - Product Usage: implanted into the teeth or for lab use for dental restoration purposes. The normal procedure requires a hole to be drilled into the tissue of a tooth with an intraoral drill prior to installation. Model number/Catalog number: L741

Reason for Recall

The incorrect dental pins were packaged and subsequently distributed.

Details

Recalling Firm
Coltene Whaledent Inc
Units Affected
65 packs of 20 pins
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NJ, IN, NC, IL. GA, CA, NY, PA and the countries of Canada, Venezuela.
Location
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dental pins - TMS LINK PLUS Self-Threading Pins - Product Usage: implanted into the teeth or for lab use for dental restoration purposes. The normal procedure requires a hole to be drilled into the tissue of a tooth with an intraoral drill prior to installation. Model number/Catalog number: L741. Recalled by Coltene Whaledent Inc. Units affected: 65 packs of 20 pins.
Why was this product recalled?
The incorrect dental pins were packaged and subsequently distributed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 5, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1494-2021.