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Recall of Device Recall Nakanishi Inc.

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

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
    74666
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2672-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-07-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-06-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=148153
  • 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
    Scaler, ultrasonic - Product Code ELC
  • Reason
    Through an error, the labeling failed to include the symbol or other text indicating that the diamond coated tips were single use only. a contributing factor to this error is that in other markets such as japan, the diamond coated tips are multiple use and are not limited to single use only. the tips are stainless steel with a coating of fine diamond powder. the tips are sold non-sterile and are to be sterilized prior to first use. the tips were cleared as single use only. this problem was discovered during an ongoing, proactive, quality system improvement plan that was initiated by nakanishi in october 2014. because the correct instructions for sterilization are not available, it is possible that the devices might not be sterile prior to use. the absence of the single use statement introduces a risk of cross-contamination if the tips are reprocessed and reused.
  • Action
    Naknishi sent out an URGENT : MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter on July 18, 2016 describing the potential safety issue regarding their Diamond Coated Products. The firm is requesting customers take the following actions: 1. Examine their inventory immediately to determine if they have any product, both used and unused, bearing any of the Nakanishi Product Codes listed in List of Products enclosed with this letter. 2. Immediately dispose of any USED product according to applicable regulations. 3. Segregate any UNUSED product for return to Nakanishi. 4. In order for the firm to complete their records, they are requesting that customers complete the enclosed Correction Activity Sheet and FAX or Mail to: NSK America, Corp. 1800 Global Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 US Facsimile: 1-800-838-9328 Customers with questions were advised to Telephone: 1-888-675-1675. NSKrecall@NSKDental.com For questions regarding this recall call 847-843-7664.

Device

Device Recall Nakanishi Inc.
  • Model / Serial
    Waiting for clarification from the firm.
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution to Illinois, Florida and Georgia.
  • Product Description
    Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the air powered dental handpiece (S-MAX pico) || The intended use of the tips is based on the parent device. For burs used with the dental handpieces, the intended use is general dental actions such as removing carious material, reducing hard tooth structure, cavity preparation, finishing tooth preparations and restorations and polishing teeth.
  • Manufacturer
    Nakanishi Inc.

Manufacturer

Nakanishi Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Nakanishi Inc., 700, Shimohinata, Kanuma Japan
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nakanishi Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA