FDA recall record

Ultradent Products InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, sizes, 4.0mm for short anatomical crowns recall — FDA Z-0583-2016

Ultradent is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7 because product was received from the supplier with the floss tether hole not…

Class IIclassification
Z-0583-2016official record ID
Jan 13, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0583-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmUltradent Products, Inc.
Report dateJan 13, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 22, 2015
Quantity157
LocationSouth Jordan, UT, United States

Official product description

InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, sizes, 4.0mm for short anatomical crowns and 5.5mm, part # 4012 Product Usage: InterGuard is a preventive aid for operative dentistry. It is used to protect adjacent teeth from iatrogenic preparation damage. This includes cavity and tunnel preparations as well as air abrasion.

Why the product was recalled

Ultradent is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7 because product was received from the supplier with the floss tether hole not completely punched through and were distributed.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, and Portugal.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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