Spirit MB Bracket, UR Central +14T +5A.018, Part Number 494-0110, Lot Number 081351013. Produc...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1330-2014 — Class II — March 25, 2014

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1330-2014
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated March 25, 2014
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Ormco/Sybronendo
Location Glendora, CA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 150 units

Product Description

Spirit MB Bracket, UR Central +14T +5A.018, Part Number 494-0110, Lot Number 081351013. Product Usage: An orthodontic bracket. Spirit MB Brackets are a fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

Reason for Recall

Ormco Corporation initiated this recall of Spirit MB Brackets, Part Number 494-0110, Lot Number 081351013, because the ID dot, which designates the bracket as distal/gingival, is misplaced. The misidentification may lead an orthodontist to place the bracket on the wrong tooth, leading to movement 10 degrees in the wrong direction.

Distribution Pattern

Internationally Distributed in the country of Japan.

Lot / Code Information

Part Number 494-0110, Lot Number 081351013.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.