Recall Z-2699-2026
Klowen Braces · initiated June 8, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
KL Owen Custom Orthodontic Solution, model/catalog number CIAS-800033,
Codes / lots: UDI/DI 10850061082029, Lot Numbers: 1779407586392-0, 1779138889952-0, 1778173992342-0
Reason for recall
A product error defect may cause incorrect bracket placement.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
KLOwen Orthodontics initially notified their consignees of the recall via telephone on 6/8/2026 and followed with a letter send certified mail on 6/16/2026. The notice explained the issue, potential risk which would arise from the use of the affected product and requested the following: "REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR YOUR PRACTICE 1 Assess the impact. Please review your inventory immediately to identify the affected KLOwen IDB trays and execute the following steps for unused trays. 2 Discard the affected tray to KLOwen. Do not proceed with bonding with the affected tray. Remove the tray from the case box and discard the tray into the trash. 3 Confirm disposal. Please sign this document confirming disposal of the tray. 4 Receive replacement tray. A correct replacement tray is in production and will be shipped to your practice as soon as it is completed. Your field representative will confirm the estimated ship date." The KLOwen field representative is the primary point of contact throughout this process and will keep customers informed of replacement timing and any additional actions needed.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2699-2026
- Initiated
- June 8, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- July 8, 2026
- Product code
- QJJ – Indirect Bonding Tray
- Quantity
- 3 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, TX, SC VA.
- Recalling firm
- Klowen Braces, Richardson, TX