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3M Fast Release Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride, Mint Flavor, Rx Only, single use. 200 pack, with each package containing 1 0.40 ml varnish and 1 applicator brush. Product is applied to tooth surfaces for sealing dentinal tubules and treatment of hypersensitive teeth.

FDA Recall Z-0368-2019 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLBH
Date Initiated2018-07-06
Date Terminated2019-02-26
Product Quantity73 units (200 pack)

Reason for Recall

Product has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing process error resulting in an extraneous material being introduced into the product.

Firm Action

On or about 07/06/2018, 3M Health Care notified consignees via phone call or "URGENT Medical Device Recall" letter. Distributors were instructed to examine inventory for affected product, complete and return the Distributor Inventory Checklist to 3M Oral Care, return any affected product on hand, and provide the attached Dentist Letter and Dentist Inventory Checklist to any dentists that may have received the affected product. Dentists were instructed to examine inventory for affected product, complete and return the Dentist Inventory Checklist to 3M Oral Care, and return any affected product on hand. If you have any questions, please contact Regulatory Affairs Manager by telephone at 651-575-8052.

Root Cause

Mixed-up of materials/components

Distribution Pattern

US distribution to states of: CA, FL, IN, NV, PA, TN, TX and WA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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