Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1952-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Milestone Scientific, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Quantity | 165,850 units |
| Location | Livingston, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Milestone Wand STA Handpiece for the delivery of local anesthesia to dental tissue. Model Number STA-5050-305. The Wand STA handpiece is a single use syringe used in conjunction with the CompuDent STA computer controlled dental injection system.
Why the product was recalled
Wand Handpiece was mislabeled as STA handpiece. The Wand handpiece cannot be installed in the STA instrument.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution. US in FL, IL, NY WA and Puerto Rico, Israel, Croatia, Italy, Australia, Germany, Colombia, UK, Sweden, and UAE.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement 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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