Dental Explorer Single End #7, Mfr. Part Code/Product Code 100-7409. Distributed under the Henry Schein label. Classification Name: 21CFR 872.4565; 510(k) exempt, Class I device, Device Listing # B057701. The product is labeled in part, HENRY SCHEIN 100-7409 Explorer - Single End #7 SE. +H65810074090C. Made in China. For professional use only. Instruments must be cleaned and sterilized prior to use. Distributed by: HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747 USA. --- This product is a dental explorer made of stainless steel packaged individually within a sleeve and containing a cardboard insert (labeling).
FDA Recall Z-0529-05 · Posted 2005-02-04
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Recalling FirmHu-Friedy Mfg Co, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeEKB
Date Initiated2005-01-07
Date Terminated2012-05-24
Product Quantity42,517 total units distributed (all date codes)
Reason for Recall
Potential for tip breakage at the terminal shank due to improper heat-treatment at the foreign plant. Several reports of tip breakage were received by the own label distributor, and forwarded to the importer of record & specification setter of the dental explorers.
Firm Action
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. notified the Own Label Distributor of the recall on 1/7/05 by phone, and in writing on 1/10/05. Henry Schein, Inc. is having formal "URGENT: DEVICE RECALL" letters printed up which will be mailed to over 8100 of Schein's direct customers by First Class Mail on/about 1/21/05 to initiate the sub-recall of the dental explorers. Henry Schein will follow-up to non-responders by phone and/or fax.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Dental practitioners, hospitals, dental clinics and distributors located nationwide, in Puerto Rico and internationally.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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