The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0583-2016·Announced 2016-01-13

Ultradent Recalls InterGuard Dental Refills Due to Manufacturing Defect

Ultradent is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refills because the floss tether hole was not completely punched through.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where a hole was not completely punched through, which is a cosmetic or functional defect without reported injuries or significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refills, part # 4012, in sizes 4.0mm and 5.5mm. The recall affects 157 units from lot numbers BC2GN and BC4L7.

The product is being recalled because it was received from the supplier with the floss tether hole not completely punched through. InterGuard is a preventive aid for operative dentistry used to protect adjacent teeth from iatrogenic preparation damage.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, and Portugal. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected lots and contact Ultradent for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, sizes, 4.0mm for short anatomical crowns and 5.5mm, part # 4012 Product Usage: InterGuard is a preventive aid for operative dentistry. It is used to protect adjacent teeth from iatrogenic preparation damage. This includes cavity and tunnel pre
Affected units
157

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.