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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.

Z-0205-2013

December 12, 2011

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
Event
Event 63412
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4,543
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0205-2013

Official wording

Reason: The Instructions For Use (IFUs) for Vector TAS Modular Driver for some foreign language sections incorrectly lists the sterilization temperature as 130¿C. The correct sterilization temperature should be listed as 132¿C and/or 270¿F.

Code information: Part Numbers 601-0007 and 601-0010, all lots

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution, including Nationwide (USA) and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Jersey, and Martinique.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Instructions For Use (IFUs) for Vector TAS Modular Driver for some foreign language sections incorrectly lists the sterilization temperature as 130¿C. The correct sterilization temperature should be listed as 132¿C and/or 270¿F.