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Z-0545-2014Class II

SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental...

ASI Medical, Inc. / initiated 2013-11-05 / Terminated / root cause: design

ASI Medical, Inc. began a recall of SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental delivery system with a built-in air compressor,vacuum... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "ASI Medical is initiating a field correction for the SEAC Advanced Dental System because the miniature plastic air tank can potentially rupture". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0545-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
ASI Medical, Inc.
Product
SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental delivery system with a built-in air compressor,vacuum system and water supply. It is designed operate dental handpiece attachments and suction instruments. The SEAC Advanced Dental System can also be upgraded to include a Micadent air abrasion system mounted inside the unit with the handpiece mounted in a holder along side the other handpiece connections. The Micadent is used to perform intra oral air abrasion procedures including etching and preparing surfaces for composite restoration. The SEAC Advanced Dental System is substantially similar in design and functions as the SEAC Mobile Dental System manufactured by ASI Medical, Inc. The Micadent is manufactured by Medidents and will be supplied to ASIas a completed product. The Micadent is substantially the same as it is provided and is attached to an accessory air line inside the SEAC unit for operation. It is intended for use to provide general dental restorative care and hygiene procedures in both traditional dental office settings and/or mobile applications by or under the supervision of a licensed dentist or a hygienist if permitted by applicable law.
Product code
EIA Unit, Operative Dental
Reason for recall
ASI Medical is initiating a field correction for the SEAC Advanced Dental System because the miniature plastic air tank can potentially rupture.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
ASI Medical sent an Field Correction Action and Safety Notice letter dated November 5, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. REQUIRED FIELD CORRECTION Our field correction will consist of sending you a warning label to be applied to the back service access panel of the cart and an ASME safety pop off valve that will open and exhaust if pressure should reach over 100 psi. This safety pop off valve is designed be easily installed in line between the air compressor and air tank in your system. We are requesting your cooperation in making this field correction.
Quantity in commerce
337
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Austria, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany, Spain and West Indies.
Product codes and lots
Code No: 2010, 2020,2120 and 2220 Serial No: 590341- 592066

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0545-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0545-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated