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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Calcium Hydroxide Powder, USP For use in root canal therapy by health care professional. Product Application or Usage: Provides bactericidal effect on carious dentine. Paste delivered to root apex provides pulp insulation. Protects the vital pulp from infections and further decay. Calcium Hydroxide Powered is mixed with appropriate vehicle (i.e. Eugenol) prior to administration.

Reported: July 23, 2014 Initiated: June 5, 2014 #Z-2069-2014

Product Description

Calcium Hydroxide Powder, USP For use in root canal therapy by health care professional. Product Application or Usage: Provides bactericidal effect on carious dentine. Paste delivered to root apex provides pulp insulation. Protects the vital pulp from infections and further decay. Calcium Hydroxide Powered is mixed with appropriate vehicle (i.e. Eugenol) prior to administration.

Reason for Recall

One lot of Calcium Hydroxide Powder is being recalled because it was manufactured and distributed without an approved 510k, and the current label does not include instructions for use.

Details

Units Affected
528
Distribution
US distribution to NY and CA
Location
Telford, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Calcium Hydroxide Powder, USP For use in root canal therapy by health care professional. Product Application or Usage: Provides bactericidal effect on carious dentine. Paste delivered to root apex provides pulp insulation. Protects the vital pulp from infections and further decay. Calcium Hydroxide Powered is mixed with appropriate vehicle (i.e. Eugenol) prior to administration.. Recalled by Axcentria Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Units affected: 528.
Why was this product recalled?
One lot of Calcium Hydroxide Powder is being recalled because it was manufactured and distributed without an approved 510k, and the current label does not include instructions for use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2069-2014.