Events

Recall of AdvanSync, an orthodontic expansion screw

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ormco Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60657
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1148-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-10-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-03-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106144
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Retainer, screw expansion, orthodontic - Product Code DYJ
  • Reason
    Manufacturing error: there is a potential for a braze joint failure in the upper telescopic rod assembly. although an incident could occur in which the eyelet loses connection from the rod, there is no risk of swallowing or aspirating the appliance because it will still be attached to the patient's crown.
  • Action
    Ormco sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2009,( via USPS 1st class mail) to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers are instructed to return the affected lot numbers of the 5-Pack Left and Right Telescopic Rod Assemblies (600-4040 and 600-4041) and the Left and Right Telescopic Rod Assemblies contained within the AdvanSync Kit (600-4000). The affected parts are identified by the items contained inside the wells titled, "Left Rods" and "Right Rods." The remaining items within the kit are not affected by this recall notification; therefore, there is no need to return the entire kit. Customers were instructed that any product which they have in stock will be replaced at no charge or credited to their account. Customers were instructed to contact Ormco Customer Care at (800) 854-1741 (ext. 1) directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement. The affected product should be returned to Ormco Corporation at the following address: Ormco Corporation, 1332 South Lone Hill Ave., Glendora, CA 91740. Customers were instructed to label their returned product "RECALLED PRODUCT Attention: Customer Returns". In addition, customers were asked to complete the enclosed Return Form and return it by fax at (909) 962-5605.

Device

AdvanSync, an orthodontic expansion screw
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: 600-4000 (Kits-include 10 Right 600-4000 and 10 Left Assemblies). Lot Numbers: 070990588, 070976869, 060971515, 060971514, 04094278D  Part Number: 600-4040 (5-Pack, Left Assembly). Lot Numbers: 080901333, 080902356, 070981416, 060971299, 060976084  Part Number: 600-4041 (5-Pack, Right Assembly). Lot Numbers: 080902357, 080901335, 070981417, 060971304, 060976079
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
  • Product Description
    AdvanSync is an orthodontic device intended for the orthodontic treatment of Class II malocclusions. The AdvanSync part numbers and lot numbers affected by this recall are as follows: || Part Number: 600-4000 (Kits-include 10 Right 600-4000 and 10 Left Assemblies). Lot Numbers: 070990588, 070976869, 060971515, 060971514, 04094278D || Part Number: 600-4040 (5-Pack, Left Assembly). Lot Numbers: 080901333, 080902356, 070981416, 060971299, 060976084 || Part Number: 600-4041 (5-Pack, Right Assembly). Lot Numbers: 080902357, 080901335, 070981417, 060971304, 060976079
  • Manufacturer
    Ormco Corporation

Manufacturer

Ormco Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ormco Corporation, 1332 S Lone Hill Ave, Glendora CA 91740
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA