FDA recall record

Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Nexus Universal with OptiBond Universal recall — FDA Z-1824-2020

An issue within production process used to package trial kits let to the inclusion of the incorrect bonding agent for the kit. Use of the incorrect…

Class IIclassification
Z-1824-2020official record ID
May 6, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1824-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmKerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical
Report dateMay 6, 2020
Recall initiation dateFeb 25, 2020
Quantity111 kits
LocationOrange, CA, United States

Official product description

Nexus Universal with OptiBond Universal, Universal Adhesive Resin Cement, Trial Kit, Ref # 36990 - Product Usage: The intended use of this device is to be used for the cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, bridges, posts, and the cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments.

Why the product was recalled

An issue within production process used to package trial kits let to the inclusion of the incorrect bonding agent for the kit. Use of the incorrect bonding agent may lead to increased risk of bond failures.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NV, TN, NY, WA, WI, GA, PA, TX, IN, FL, IL, IA, MD, CA, LA, , MI, AZ, NC, KY, SC and the country of Netherlands.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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