Health product recall

Rectangular BTA wires

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Summary

Product
Rectangular BTA wires
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Audience
Healthcare
Industry

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

BTA Single

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

C28-265S
C28-362S
C28-961S
C28-364S
C28-264S
C28-861S
C28-267S
C28-262S
C28-367S
C28-365S

BTA Optiform Single

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Not Applicable

BTA Optiform

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Not Applicable

BTA Truform

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

C28-269
C28-369

Beta Titanium Archwire

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

C28-365
C28-567
C28-564
C28-264
C28-262
C28-364
C28-267
C28-265
C28-362
C28-367
C28-563

Issue

This is a material issue which is present in a very random pattern, causing breakage when the wire is subjected to severe 1st and 2nd order bends before installation/ligation.

Recall Start Date: January 25, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Dental
Companies

Orthodontic Supply Of Canada Inc.

125 Whiting Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5Y5

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75926

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