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Distalizer Jet Appliance Lock Nut (2014-01-03)
- Starting date:
- January 3, 2014
- Posting date:
- February 11, 2014
- 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-37919
Recalled products
- Distalizer Jet Appliance Lock Nut
Reason
A lock nut used to tighten the wire within the Distal jet device was missing the screw collar, which serves as a mechanical stop to prevent over tightening.
Affected products
A. Distalizer Jet Appliance Lock Nut
Lot or serial number
- 2013.08.13 - 2013.11.06
Model or catalog number
- 3000-0098
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Allesee Orthodontic Appliances, Inc.
13931 Spring Street
Sturtevant
53177
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES