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Health product recall

Bluephase

Starting date:
August 14, 2012
Posting date:
February 4, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-20403

Recalled Products

A. Bluephase

Reason

In two cases to date, a very rare combination of swelling of the battery cell with a ridge on the inside plastic housing of the battery caused a chain reaction, allowing energy in the handpiece battery to be released, thus destroying the device and causing smoke damage.

Affected products

A. Bluephase

Lot or serial number
  • 603752BU: 400000 to 400705
  • 607920BU: 200000 to 221630
  • 607921BU: 100000 to 103280
  • 608532: 300000 to 300148
  • 608535: 300000 to 302988
  • 608535: 00001 to 024999
  • 613735BU: 500000 to 504329
  • 613753: 800000 to 800035
  • 627300: less than 201500
Model or catalog number
  • 607920BU
  • 607921BU
  • 608532
  • 608535
  • 613735BU
  • 613752BU
  • 613753
  • 627300
Companies
Manufacturer
Ivoclar Vivadent AG