FDAClass IISeptember 18, 2013

Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing recall

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…

Why was Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing recalled?

Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of 8 MM Vector TAS Screws because some screws of this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. Use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces.

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?

Lot Number 112911: 8 MM Vector TAS Screw, Part Number 601-0021 Lot Number 112911: Vector TAS Starter Kit (10 Patient), Part Number 601-0010

Product
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…
Recalling firm
Ormco/Sybronendo
Quantity
4,786
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU and ROW consignees.
Recall date
September 18, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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