The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0876-2013·Announced 2013-03-06

Ultradent Recalls Mislabelled Avex CX Orthodontic Brackets

Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling 124 units of Avex CX orthodontic brackets due to incorrect labeling. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the US.

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 classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The source text identifies the issue as incorrect labeling without reporting any injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling 124 units of Avex CX Suite, Avex CX 0.22 UL4,5 HK REF #224-017 orthodontic brackets. The recall was initiated because the distributed products were incorrectly labeled. These ceramic brackets are formed with 99.9% pure alumina oxide and are indicated for the mechanical movement of natural teeth.

The affected units, identified by Lot R131360, were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of California, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the labeling error or report any associated illnesses or injuries.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have purchased or received these specific brackets should stop using them and contact Ultradent Products, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Avex CX Suite, Avex CX 0.22 UL4,5 HK REF #224-017, Product Usage: Avex CX ceramic brackets are formed with 99.9% pure alumina oxide. The indicated use of the Avex CX ceramic bracket is the mechanical movement of natural teeth in conjunction with other components designed
Affected units
124

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 R131360

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically: