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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing Number is E670535. Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.

Reported: September 18, 2013 Initiated: July 12, 2013 #Z-2194-2013

Product Description

Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing Number is E670535. Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.

Reason for Recall

Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of 8 MM Vector TAS Screws because some screws of this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. Use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
Units Affected
4,786
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU and ROW consignees.
Location
Glendora, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing Number is E670535. Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.. Recalled by Ormco/Sybronendo. Units affected: 4,786.
Why was this product recalled?
Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of 8 MM Vector TAS Screws because some screws of this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. Use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2194-2013.