FDAClass IISeptember 18, 2013

AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly recall

AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly , a component of Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices. Product Usage: AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly is a component of…

Why was AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly recalled?

The firm initiated the recall of AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly, because it may be missing a complete weld joining one side of the arm with the screw body. Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices may be affected, because they contain an AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly.

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?

The AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly is a component used in customized palate expander appliances assembled by prescription. The affected assembly may be found in products listed in the table below: Product Description: Herbst Bite Jumper Herbst Appliance Acrylic Splint M.A.R.A. (Mandibular Anterior Reposi tioning Appliance) Rapid Palatal Expander Lower Expander DeLuke Bonded Frameless Expander Haas Expander AOA Mini Rapid Palatal Expander Dischinger Lower Expansion Appliance Tracy/Hilgers MDA Appliance Distal Jet Molar Uprighter Part Number: 3000-0010 3000-0011 3000-0012 3000-0040 3000-0042 3000-0045 3000-0046 3000-0047 3000-0050 3000-0094 3000-0097 Lot Number: "All Devices Manufactured from April 3, 2013 to May 21, 2013"

Product
AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly , a component of Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices. Product Usage: AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly is a component of…
Recalling firm
Sybron Dental Specialties
Quantity
1,091
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, and EU.
Recall date
September 18, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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