NanoTips recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

December 14, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Ultradent Products, Inc. recalls NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk PN 1240, 1426 Description: NanoTips are injection molded royal blue tips that contain stainles…

Recall number

Z-1034-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ultradent Products, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) - Internationally to Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Netherlands, and Japan.

Why it was recalled

Ultradent Products, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk because the cannula attached to the tip hub may become loose or detach from the blue base that connects to the syringe.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk PN 1240, 1426 Description: NanoTips are injection molded royal blue tips that contain stainless steel 30-gauge cannula to aid in the delivery of chemicals. The NanoTip base is made from a polypropylene copolymer. The stainless steel cannula is made from 304 SS, and is 30-gauge in diameter and 0.488 in length. The cannula is secured in the base with an epoxy adhesive. Indications: Tips, when used in conjunction with the range of available syringes and products, provide a technique that is designed to provide a faster, easier, and more precise delivery. They are designed and created in such a way to generate less product waste and provide optimum control/leverage. Tips are also used for moisture removal and for directing laser light beam. Each of the tips is part of delivery systems designed for dentist-supervised, intra-oral procedures. The NanoTIp is designed for use with dental products manufactured by Ultradent Products, Inc. such as: UltraSeal XT¿ plus, UltraSeal XT¿ hydro, Ultra-Etch¿, PermaFloIdeal for microscopic restorative dentistry