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Device product

AOA Distalizer Lock Nut Screw, found in products listed as: Distal Jet, Spring Jet, Mesial Jet, and Uprighter Jet. Removable functional orthodontic appliances that are to modify the growth of the jaws in a prescribed growth pattern.

Z-1314-2014

February 24, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Allesee Orthodontic Appliances
Event
Event 67647
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
411
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1314-2014

Official wording

Reason: The Lock Nut component of the Jet appliances may be missing the screw collar, which serves as a mechanical stop to prevent over-tightening in appliance assemby. Without this collar, an over-tightened lock nut may stop the piston assembly from moving freely, subsequently preventing intended movement of the teeth.

Code information: All Devices/Codes Manufactured from August 28, 2013 to November 6, 2013

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and the country of : Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Lock Nut component of the Jet appliances may be missing the screw collar, which serves as a mechanical stop to prevent over-tightening in appliance assemby. Without this collar, an over-tightened lock nut may stop the piston assembly from moving freely, subsequently preventing intended movement of the teeth.