Recall Z-2699-2026

Klowen Braces · initiated June 8, 2026

Class II Open, Classified

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

Official FDA recall record