The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0233-2023·Announced 2022-11-23

GentleWave System APM Procedure Instruments recalled for erroneous carton labels

Sonendo Inc is recalling 15 GentleWave System APM Procedure Instruments (Model GW-APM-PI02) due to erroneous unit carton labels. The instruments were distributed worldwide, including Ohio and Canada.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall involving labeling errors on medical device cartons with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is documentation-related rather than indicating direct patient harm, which corresponds to the 'Minor labeling errors' category in the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sonendo Inc is recalling the GentleWave System APM Procedure Instrument with Matrix (Model GW-APM-PI02) due to erroneous unit carton labels. The recall affects 15 instruments bearing UDI-DI Code 00858395006318 and Lot Number W2022080941R.

These endodontic procedure instruments were distributed worldwide, including the United States (Ohio) and Canada. The specific details of the carton label errors are not provided in the available regulatory information.

The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this labeling issue.

The recalled product

Product
GentleWave System APM Procedure Instrument with Matrix REF GW-APM-PI02
Manufacturer
Sonendo Inc
Hazard
  • mislabeling

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.