Rectangular BTA wires
Brand(s)
Last updated
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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