Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 1, 2020
Multiple Coltene batches of the product have a pin size larger than acceptable, which may make it difficult for the forceps to fit appropriately with dental dam clamps.
Coltene Whaledent Inc recalled HYGENIC Simple Dam Kit, Model no. 60019066 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are in… - a moderate-severity action.
HYGENIC Simple Dam Kit, Model no. 60019066 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are in… was recalled by Coltene Whaledent Inc in July 1, 2020. Reason: Multiple Coltene batches of the product have a pin size larger than acceptable, which may make it difficult f…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2420-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Coltene Whaledent Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Multiple Coltene batches of the product have a pin size larger than acceptable, which may make it difficult f….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2420-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2420-2020) was formally reported on July 1, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 3, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Coltene Whaledent Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 7,206 forceps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Multiple Coltene batches of the product have a pin size larger than acceptable, which may make it difficult for the forceps to fit appropriately with dental dam clamps. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Pending. 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 - 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 - 40,422 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
7,206 forceps
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
HYGENIC Simple Dam Kit, Model no. 60019066 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with the rubber dental dam and the dental dam clamps. The forceps are used to place and remove the dental dam clamps from the rubber dental dam.
Multiple Coltene batches of the product have a pin size larger than acceptable, which may make it difficult for the forceps to fit appropriately with dental dam clamps.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2420-2020 |
| Date reported | July 1, 2020 |
| Date initiated | June 3, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Coltene Whaledent Inc |
| Firm location | Cuyahoga Falls, OH |
| Affected scope | 7,206 forceps |
| Distribution | Pending |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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