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Health product recall

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

  1. 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
Allesee Orthodontic Appliances, Inc.
13931 Spring Street
Sturtevant
53177
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES