Ormco/Sybronendo: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 5 medical device recalls made by Ormco/Sybronendo in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• SybronEndo Elements Obturation Unit; REF 973-0322; SN 91-1234; 2005-10; SybronEndo, 1332 S. Lone Hill Ave. Glendora, CA 91740; EU Rep: Kerr Italia, S.r.l, Via Passanti, 332, 1-84018 Scafati (SA), Italy The intended use of the Elements Obturation Unit and Replacement A/C Power Cord is to provide continuous heat at the tip of the dental instrument to test tooth response to thermal stimulus, for tissue cauterization and coagulation and to backfill and down pack gutta percha during endodontic root canal treatment.
• Bracket Buccal Tube U7L DB/UL22 Roth MT HK 0/-14/0 Product Usage: Bracket Buccal Tubes are intended to hold in orthodontic wires used to move teeth during orthodontic treatment
• SybronEndo Replacement AC Power Cord, US Elements Obturation; REF 973-0334; SybronEndo, 1332 S. Lone Hill Ave. Glendora, CA 91740; EU Rep: Kerr Italia, S.r.l, Via Passanti, 332, 1-84018 Scafati (SA), Italy, Made in Taiwan The intended use of the Elements Obturation Unit and Replacement A/C Power Cord is to provide continuous heat at the tip of the dental instrument to test tooth response to thermal stimulus, for tissue cauterization and coagulation and to backfill and down pack gutta percha during endodontic root canal treatment.
• Sybron Endo Lightspeed: LSX Files, 25MM, Part Numbers: 835-2525; LSX Files, 25MM Assorted Kit, Part Numbers: 835-2455; LSX Files, 30MM, Part Numbers: 835-2031. An engine-driven rotary endodontic instrument used during endodontic procedures for cleaning and shaping the root canal.
• Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing Number is E670535. Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.