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Health product recall

Vector TAS Kit and Vector Modular Driver (2011-11-30)

Starting date:
November 30, 2011
Posting date:
April 4, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38647

Recalled Products

  1. Vector TAS Kit
  2. Vector TAS Modular Driver

Reason

Vector TAS Modular driver instructions for use specified incorrect sterilization temperatures in some no-English language sections. Specifically, an incorrect sterilization temperature of 130 degrees Celsius was speficied rather than the correct temperature of 132 degrees Celsius.

Affected products

A. Vector TAS Kit

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • 601-0007
Companies
Manufacturer
Ormco Corporation, also trading as SybronEndo
1332 South Lone Hill Ave.
Glendora
91740
California
UNITED STATES

B. Vector TAS Modular Driver

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • 601-0010
Companies
Manufacturer
Ormco Corporation, also trading as SybronEndo
1332 South Lone Hill Ave.
Glendora
91740
California
UNITED STATES