Bracket Buccal Tube U7L DB/UL22 Roth MT HK 0/-14/0 Product Usage: Bracket Buccal Tubes are intended to hold in orthodontic wires used to move teeth during orthodontic treatment

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Number 438-0184 Lot Number 051063597
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Ormco/Sybronendo
Reason for Recall:
Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Bracket Buccal Tubes as a result of a packaging error. More specifically, the Bracket Buccal Tubes product package correctly identifies the product as gingival (0¿) offset brackets, but actually contains distal (10¿) offset brackets. Use of the affected product may cause unintended rotation of the molars. Although reversible, a delay in
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Bracket Buccal Tube U7L DB/UL22 Roth MT HK 0/-14/0 Product Usage: Bracket Buccal Tubes are intended to hold in orthodontic wires used to move teeth during orthodontic treatment

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Number 438-0184 Lot Number 051063597

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1084-2013

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The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not staying close. In the event of functional failure, broken/damage buccal tubes it may cause the tooth to rotate, possibly delay treatment and inconvenience the patient and clinician. If not noticed it may extend treatment by approximately 1 -3 months.

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The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not staying close. In the event of functional failure, broken/damage buccal tubes it may cause the tooth to rotate, possibly delay treatment and inconvenience the patient and clinician. If not noticed it may extend treatment by approximately 1 -3 months.

Jan 17, 2020 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →