FDA recall record

Heraeus Kulzer, LLC Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 recall — FDA Z-1651-2014

The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to…

Class IIclassification
Z-1651-2014official record ID
May 28, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1651-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmHeraeus Kulzer, LLC.
Report dateMay 28, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 23, 2014
Quantity5,112 syringes or 1,278 kits (1 Kit=4 syringes)
LocationSouth Bend, IN, United States

Official product description

Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.

Why the product was recalled

The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area a small amount at a time. If extruded all at once, product could reach the dental patients mucosa, face or eyes or the dental professional could be exposed. This would cause irritation, burning or blistering.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of GA, TX, IL, CA, WA, WI, HI, MO, FL, NJ, TN, PA, NY, NC, OH, IN, CT, KY, AZ, NV, IA,

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: Letter.

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