Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 18, 2014
A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of these light probes.
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. recalled bluephase style Light probe Pin-point 6>2 mm black REF # 636 241. The accessory is a pin… - a moderate-severity action.
bluephase style Light probe Pin-point 6>2 mm black REF # 636 241. The accessory is a pin… was recalled by Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. in June 18, 2014. Reason: A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1740-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of th….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1740-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1740-2014) was formally reported on June 18, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 14, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Buffalo, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 241 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of these light probes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide and the country of Canada.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
241 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
bluephase style Light probe Pin-point 6>2 mm black REF # 636 241. The accessory is a pin point light probe, an accessory to a dental curing light Ultraviolet activator for polymerization for use during dental curing.
A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of these light probes.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1740-2014 |
| Date reported | June 18, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 14, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. |
| Firm location | Buffalo, NY |
| Affected scope | 241 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide and the country of Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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