Helioseal Clear Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558521AN and Helioseal Clear Assortment 5 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558520AN ---- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Pit & Fissure Sealant
FDA Recall Z-1026-2016 · Posted 2016-02-29
Recalling FirmIvoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeEBC
Date Initiated2016-02-12
Date Terminated2017-05-08
Product QuantityDomestic: 406 units
Reason for Recall
Complaints were received claiming the material failed to polymerize under the curing light. After investigation, it was determined that a wrong photo-initiator was used in the production batch U30755 of Helioseal Clear. This failure can lead to incomplete curing of the sealant, if mono-wave LED curing lights are used.
Firm Action
Ivoclar Vivadent sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 11, 2016, to all consignees via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to complete, sign and return the attached acknowledgement form and return it to Ivoclar Vivadent via fax (716) 691-2294 or e-mail at [email protected]. Contact Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service at 1-800-533-6825 as soon as possible between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm EST Monday through Friday and a representative will arrange to pick up your affected materials for return and credit. Please notify your customers of this issue and return the product to us. For questions, please contact Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service at 800-533-6825.
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution including NY, PA, FL, IN, IA, TX, and CA.
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.