Helioseal Clear recall
Helioseal Clear Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558521AN and Helioseal Clear Assortment 5 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558520AN…
Why was Helioseal Clear recalled?
Complaints were received claiming the material failed to polymerize under the curing light. After investigation, it was determined that a wrong photo-initiator was used in the production batch U30755 of Helioseal Clear. This failure can lead to incomplete curing of the sealant, if mono-wave LED curing lights are used.
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?
REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558521AN, Lot U29336 (exp. 10/5/2020); REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558520AN, Lots U33966, U35661, U50469 (exp. 10/5/2020)
- Product
- Helioseal Clear Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558521AN and Helioseal Clear Assortment 5 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558520AN…
- Recalling firm
- Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
- Quantity
- Domestic: 406 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution including NY, PA, FL, IN, IA, TX, and CA.
- Recall date
- March 9, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)