FDA recall record

Ivoclar Vivadent bluephase style Light probe Pin-point 6>2 mm black REF # 636 241 recall — FDA Z-1740-2014

A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of these light probes.

Class IIclassification
Z-1740-2014official record ID
Jun 18, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1740-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmIvoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Report dateJun 18, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 14, 2014
Quantity241 units
LocationBuffalo, NY, United States

Official product description

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.

Why the product was recalled

A stock check revealed broken glass fibers between the connector and the fiber bundle in a large number of these light probes.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide and the country of Canada.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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