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Device product

The brand name of the device is AlgiNot, a dental impression material. Product Part Numbers AlgiNot Intra Kit 34683 AlgiNot Volume Refills 34682 Lot Number 1-1017 AlgiNot is a Class II Medical Device. The device listing number this product is 0136496 and the establishment registration number for Kerr Corporation is 1815757. Intended as an alternative to traditional alginate materials.

Z-0268-2013

February 21, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Kerr Corporation
Event
Event 63297
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
45 kits and 87 refills
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0268-2013

Official wording

Reason: The firm recalled the product because it may cure harder than expected within the shelf life, which could result in a material that may be more difficult to remove. Use of this product on patients with loose teeth may result in possible tooth fracture or tooth extraction.

Code information: ¿Product Part Numbers Lot Number AlgiNot Intra Kit 34683 1-1017 AlgiNot Volume Refills 34682 1-1017

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm recalled the product because it may cure harder than expected within the shelf life, which could result in a material that may be more difficult to remove. Use of this product on patients with loose teeth may result in possible tooth fracture or tooth extraction.

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