SnapLink recall
SnapLink, Ref Part No. 438-2191, L6L SnapLink, Slot .022, TQ--28, Ang +2, Rot +2, Qty 10, Made in Mexico, CE 0086, Rx Only
Why was SnapLink recalled?
The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not staying close. In the event of functional failure, broken/damage buccal tubes it may cause the tooth to rotate, possibly delay treatment and inconvenience the patient and clinician. If not noticed it may extend treatment by approximately 1 -3 months.
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?
All Lots UDI #s: 00889989002652 & 00889989002669
- Product
- SnapLink, Ref Part No. 438-2191, L6L SnapLink, Slot .022, TQ--28, Ang +2, Rot +2, Qty 10, Made in Mexico, CE 0086, Rx Only
- Recalling firm
- Ormco/Sybronendo
- Quantity
- 3,632,493 brackets
- Distribution
- US:AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CN,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,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV,WY OUS: Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bahamas, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Cayman Islands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, Viet Nam, South Africa
- Recall date
- February 26, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)