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Device product

Helioseal F Sealant Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF 558519AN, and Helioseal F Assortment (kit) 5 x 1.25 g, REF 558518AN. Dental sealant. -- ivoclar vivadent clinical --- Helioseal F Refill is provided in a syringe packed sealed foil bag. Helioseal F is a light-curing, white-shaded fissure sealant featuring fluoride release. Helioseal fissure sealants are suitable for the sealing of pits, fissures and foramina caeca.

Z-0213-2016

October 07, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ivoclar A. G.
Event
Event 72290
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
Domestic: 337 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0213-2016

Official wording

Reason: A defect occurred in the production process of Helioseal F Sealant; the particles in the faulty component seem to be larger than the size defined in the formula. This results in difficulties during extrusion of the material.

Code information: Lot U12511, Kit Lot U19925 (Helioseal F Assortment only), exp. 11.09.2017

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including NJ, PA, SC, FL, IN, IA, WI, IL, MO, TX, CA and WA.

Derived failure modes

  • Manufacturing or process control

    reason.manufacturing_process_control · v1.0.0

    defect occurred in the production