Events

Recall of Device Recall Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw.

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

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
    66173
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2194-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-09-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-09-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121615
  • 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
    Implant, endosseous, orthodontic - Product Code OAT
  • Reason
    Ormco corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of 8 mm vector tas screws because some screws of this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces.
  • Action
    Ormco sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 12, 2013, via USPS 1st class mail, along with a return form to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were informed of the recall, with product description, product codes, ship dates, contact information and instructions to return any affected product identified in stock, Additionally, doctors are instructed to proceed with treatment if the screw has already been placed and to take special care not to over-torque the screw upon removal. Periodic effectiveness checks will be conducted in order to follow up with non-responders. Please fax this acknowledgement form to the the following number to confirm receipt of this notification whether or not you have any affected products. (714) 288-4603

Device

Device Recall Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw.
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number 112911: 8 MM Vector TAS Screw, Part Number 601-0021 Lot Number 112911: Vector TAS Starter Kit (10 Patient), Part Number 601-0010
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU and ROW consignees.
  • Product Description
    Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. || The Device Listing Number is E670535. || Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.
  • Manufacturer
    Ormco/Sybronendo

Manufacturer

Ormco/Sybronendo
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ormco/Sybronendo, 1332 S Lone Hill Ave, Glendora CA 91740-5339
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA