FDA Devices recall · Reported May 28, 2014
Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.
The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area…
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. recalled Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device.… - a moderate-severity action.
Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device.… was recalled by Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. in May 28, 2014. Reason: The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1651-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- May 28, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1651-2014 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
Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.
Reason for recall
The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area a small amount at a time. If extruded all at once, product could reach the dental patients mucosa, face or eyes or the dental professional could be exposed. This would cause irritation, burning or blistering.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1651-2014 |
| Date reported | May 28, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 23, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. |
| Firm location | South Bend, IN |
| Affected scope | 5,112 syringes or 1,278 kits (1 Kit=4 syringes) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of GA, TX, IL, CA, WA, WI, HI, MO, FL, NJ, TN, PA, NY, NC, OH, IN, CT, KY, AZ, NV, IA, |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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