Article No. NA6050411, Valiant PhD No. 1 Econo
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. began a recall of Article No. NA6050411, Valiant PhD No. 1 Econo on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Affected product may not perform as expected; the amalgam powder may not triturate correctly and the physical properties (i.e. strength, compression, working time, etc.) will be adversely affected". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1006-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
- Product
- Article No. NA6050411, Valiant PhD No. 1 Econo
- Product code
- EJJ Alloy, Amalgam
- Reason for recall
- Affected product may not perform as expected; the amalgam powder may not triturate correctly and the physical properties (i.e. strength, compression, working time, etc.) will be adversely affected.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Employee error
- Action
- On December 19, 2023, the firm notified customers by phone. On December 21, 2023, the firm further notified affected customers via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters through email. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected lot and quarantine the product, and stop deliveries of the affected lot. Customers should respond to the letter and return all stock of affected product to the recalling firm. If product was further distributed, the customer should provide downstream customers' information to the recalling firm so that the firm may communicate recall information to them directly. Firm stated that product manufactured after December 6, 2023, were corrected for any irregularities. Customers with questions about risk minimizing safety measures may contact [email protected]. For questions regarding replacement or credit note for products affected by this field safety notice, please contact customer service at Ivoclar Vivadent Inc at 1-800-533-6825.
- Quantity in commerce
- 2 boxes (500 per box)
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states IN and TN.
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI D707NA60504110, Lot Z066SD
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1006-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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