Events

Recall of Device Recall Orthos CM Bracket, Orthodontic Metal Bracket,

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
    61221
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1136-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-02-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-03-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107601
  • 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
    Bracket, metal, orthodontic - Product Code EJF
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because ormco has confirmed that manufacturing error resulted in the orthos cm brackets being incorrectly manufactured with a torque of -9¿. the packaging was labeled with +9¿ torque; however the brackets contained inside the packaging are actually orthos cm brackets with a torque of -9¿.
  • Action
    Ormco Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated February 13, 2009, to all affected customers. The recall communication for consignees in the United States, Canada, Colombia, HongKong, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and Croatia was sent on February 13, 2009 via USPS First Class Mail. The recall communication for consignees in Japan was sent on February 17, 2009. European consignees were sent recall notification on February 23, 2009. The Australian consignees and New Zealand consignees were the sent recall communication on February 25, 2009. Customers were instructed to contact Ormco Customer Care at (800) 854-1741 to receive an RMA number. The affected product should be returned to Ormco Corporation at the following address: Ormco Corporation, 1332 South Lone Hill Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740. Customers were instructed to label their return product "RECALLED PRODUCT Attention: Customer Returns". Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Return Form and return it by fax to (909) 962-5605. For questions regarding this recall call 909-962-5600.

Device

Device Recall Orthos CM Bracket, Orthodontic Metal Bracket,
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: Lot Number: 454-1210 08H599H 454-0210 08H358H, 08J174J, and 08J175J
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and worldwide to Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Croatia, Japan, France, Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, United Kingdom, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Product Description
    Brand name: Orthos CM Bracket, Orthodontic Metal Bracket, || Part Numbers: 454-1210, 454-0210. || The intended use of this device is a fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.
  • 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