Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 5, 2016
Prismatik Dentalcraft is recalling BruxZir Shaded because the new design was manufactured at risk and were to be quarantined and held until the validation was completed. Prismati…
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc recalled BruxZir Shaded, Model No. 70-1167-NOW0001, 70-1167-NOW0002, 70-1167-NOW0003, 70-1167-NOW0… - a moderate-severity action.
BruxZir Shaded, Model No. 70-1167-NOW0001, 70-1167-NOW0002, 70-1167-NOW0003, 70-1167-NOW0… was recalled by Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc in October 5, 2016. Reason: Prismatik Dentalcraft is recalling BruxZir Shaded because the new design was manufactured at risk and were to…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2897-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Prismatik Dentalcraft is recalling BruxZir Shaded because the new design was manufactured at risk and were to….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2897-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2897-2016) was formally reported on October 5, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 15, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 150 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Prismatik Dentalcraft is recalling BruxZir Shaded because the new design was manufactured at risk and were to be quarantined and held until the validation was completed. Prismatik failed to properly identify the lots a… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution to SC, MN, NC, IN, AZ, OR, WA, CA, WY. 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
150 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
BruxZir Shaded, Model No. 70-1167-NOW0001, 70-1167-NOW0002, 70-1167-NOW0003, 70-1167-NOW0005, 70-1167-NOW0006 The device is indicated for use by dental technicians in the construction of custom made all ceramic restorations for anterior and posterior location.
Prismatik Dentalcraft is recalling BruxZir Shaded because the new design was manufactured at risk and were to be quarantined and held until the validation was completed. Prismatik failed to properly identify the lots as quarantined product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2897-2016 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2016 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc |
| Firm location | Irvine, CA |
| Affected scope | 150 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution to SC, MN, NC, IN, AZ, OR, WA, CA, WY |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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