Z-0742-2012

New Label: EtchMaster Cordless HandpieceP/N 797 www.GromanDental.com 1800-906-9298 HAZARD WARNING...

Name: Z-0742-2012 New Label: EtchMaster ***Cordless Handpiece***P/N 797 www.GromanDental.com 1800-906-9298 HAZARD WARNING...
Creator: Groman Inc.
Published: 2010-12-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Groman Inc. / initiated 2010-12-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Groman Inc. began a recall of New Label: EtchMaster ***Cordless Handpiece***P/N 797 www.GromanDental.com 1800-906-9298 HAZARD WARNING: Using CO2 cartridges from other suppliers may cause an... on 2010-12-13. The reason FDA records is "Groman Inc. of Margate, FL recalled their product Cordless Etcher Air Brush. When non-conforming cartridges are inserted into the Cordless Etcher they can induce excessive stresses on the device causing cracks in the...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0742-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2010-12-13
Posted: 2012-01-13
Terminated: 2012-01-17
Recalling firm: Groman Inc.
Product: New Label: EtchMaster ***Cordless Handpiece***P/N 797 www.GromanDental.com 1800-906-9298 HAZARD WARNING: Using CO2 cartridges from other suppliers may cause an operational hazard and will void the warrantee. Old Label: EtchMaster***Cordless Handpiece***Pats. Pend. Groman, Inc. Adapater P/N 747 WWW.DisposableAirAbrasion.com 1-800-906-9298. The Cordless Etcher air brush is powered by CO2 mini-cartridges to deliver pressurized gas to the EtchMaster pre-filled disposable micro air abrasive tips. The Cordless Etcher handpiece is quickly re-loaded with a CO2 mini-cartridge. Each CO2 mini-cartridge provides sufficient power to run 3 EtchMaster tips. The EtchMaster tips are used to abrade tooth surfaces and prosthetic devices prior to bonding procedures.
Product code: KOJ Airbrush
Reason for recall: Groman Inc. of Margate, FL recalled their product Cordless Etcher Air Brush. When non-conforming cartridges are inserted into the Cordless Etcher they can induce excessive stresses on the device causing cracks in the plastic housing of the device. These crack can lead to a hazardous situation due to the high pressure of the gas contained in the CO2 cartridges.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Groman Inc. sent a "HAZARD NOTICE: IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CORDLESS ETCHER HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER USE" letter dated March 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and advises the customers of the proper use of the device. Customers with questions and concerns, should contact the President of Groman Dental at 800-906-9298 ext. 709.
Quantity in commerce: 395
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Product codes and lots: GRO-SK-EM-CE-R-RB-Sk GRO-SK-EM-CE-K-RB-SK GRO-SK-EM-CE-K-CA-SK ROPI-EM

Product code KOJ

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