FDAClass IIFebruary 7, 2018

Elements Obturation Unit recall

Elements Obturation Unit (EOU) used with respective Buchanan Heat Pluggers Device is an endodontic root canal plugger. It is intended to be used in…

Why was Elements Obturation Unit recalled?

Buchanan Heat Pluggers will possibly overheat while used with the Elements Obturation Unit (EOU).

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part Number for Elements Obturation Unit (EOU): 973-0322; and Part Numbers for the Buchanan Heat Pluggers: 952-0004, 952-0003, 952-0005, 952-0006, 952-0007, 952-0031, 973-0219 (hot pulp test tip). All serial numbers of the EOU and respective Buchanan Heat Pluggers are included in the recall.

Product
Elements Obturation Unit (EOU) used with respective Buchanan Heat Pluggers Device is an endodontic root canal plugger. It is intended to be used in…
Recalling firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
Quantity
25,765 total
Distribution
USA (nationwide) distributed to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. Distributed internationally to Armenia, Australia, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
Recall date
February 7, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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