FDA recall record

G & H Wire Company FLEXSelect 5/16" Amber Latex Elastics-Intended use is orthodontics recall — FDA Z-0976-2024

Latex elastic bands were labeled as non-latex elastic bands, an allergic rx can occur due to patient latex allergy

Class IIclassification
Z-0976-2024official record ID
Feb 14, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0976-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmG & H Wire Company
Report dateFeb 14, 2024
Recall initiation dateDec 21, 2023
Quantity81 pk (100/pk)
LocationFranklin, IN, United States

Official product description

FLEXSelect 5/16" Amber Latex Elastics-Intended use is orthodontics, braces, tooth gap, Ref: AMD56

Why the product was recalled

Latex elastic bands were labeled as non-latex elastic bands, an allergic rx can occur due to patient latex allergy

Distribution information

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of UT, MO, WV, TX, NJ and the countries of Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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