Recall Z-1651-2014
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC. · initiated April 23, 2014
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
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.
Codes / lots: Model Number(s): 66043451 Expiry: 2015-09 Syringe Lot number 010103, which are contained within Kit lot numbers 42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49,50, and 51. Note; lots 49 and 50 were captured in house, 0 was distributed. Lot 51 was made by the manufacturer, however, never received by us or distributed.
Reason for recall
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.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
Heraeus Kulzer sent a Voluntary Recall letter dated April 22, 2014 to all affected doctors and supply centers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to: 1. Inspect your inventory, both in storage and in use, and identify the lot number on your kits and syringes. Refer to attached images. 2. If you identify any Gluma Desensitizer PowerGel with the aforementioned kit or syringe lot numbers, immediately cease usage of this product and call Technical Services at 1 (574) 299-5409 3. Please advise if you forwarded this product to any other end users. We will need their contact information inClusive of name, address and phone number. For questions regarding this notification, please call our Technical Service team at (574) 299-5409.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1651-2014
- Initiated
- April 23, 2014
- Posted by FDA
- May 23, 2014
- Terminated
- November 5, 2014
- Product code
- LBH – Varnish, Cavity
- Quantity
- 5,112 syringes or 1,278 kits (1 Kit=4 syringes)
- Distribution
- 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,
- Recalling firm
- Heraeus Kulzer, LLC., South Bend, IN