Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2019-04-29
Date Terminated2020-11-25
Product Quantity211 devices
Reason for Recall
The sensor's look up calibration files were incorrectly programmed during manufacturing, which can result in the reduction of image quality.
Firm Action
KaVo Dental Technologies, LLC notified customers on about 04/29/2019, via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL - CORRECTION" letter. Customers were instructed to: 1.) Review the serial number information included with this letter and identify where the affected devices are located in your facility;
2.) For any affected devices that are installed, stop usage and contact Customer Care at 1-888-883-3947 (Option 1) to start the correction via remote connection. See Supplemental Directions on Page 2;
3.) For any affected devices that are unopened or uninstalled, return them to KaVo Dental Technologies, LLC. See Supplemental Directions on Page 2;
4.) If you have sold or forwarded the affected devices to a location outside your control, see Supplemental Directions on Page 2;
5.) Your response is required: Complete and sign the bottom portion of this letter. Return a copy of completed and signed Page 1 to confirm your Recall Responsibility is complete. Note: This can be completed by dental office personnel or on your behalf by your Authorized Dealer.
Correction via Reprogramming by a Customer Care Representative:
1.) If you would like to complete your Recall Responsibility by a correction of any affected devices that are already installed, this can be completed free of charge by a Customer Care Representative via remote connection.
2.) The issue can be resolved through a simple and brief software reprogramming activity by replacing the calibration correction file through a remote connection. The sensor hardware meets all specifications, and following the software reprogramming activity, the sensor will operate as intended.
3.) To begin, please contact Customer Care at 1-888-883-3947 (Option 1).
4.) The Customer Care Representative will provide instructions on how to complete the software correction via remote connection.
5.) However, if you prefer to return your affected devices that are installed instead of remote connection, follow the return direction
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and internationally to Canada.
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.