The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2044-2014·Announced 2014-07-23

MTI Precision Products Recalls Lynx TM20 Torquemaster Low Speed Handpieces

MTI Precision Products LLC is recalling 134 Lynx TM20 Torquemaster Low Speed Handpieces due to a sharp edge on the body or housing.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a sharp edge which poses a risk of injury but is not associated with reported deaths or serious injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

MTI Precision Products LLC is recalling 134 units of the Lynx TM20 Torquemaster Low Speed Handpiece. The recall was initiated because the devices have a sharp edge on the body or housing.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The recall includes specific serial numbers for the Lynx TM20-4H-01, Lynx TM20-4H-03, Lynx TM20-2H-03, and Lynx TM20-2H-01 models, as well as units distributed to Medidenta and Johnson-Promident.

Consumers and dental professionals should stop using the affected handpieces and contact MTI Precision Products LLC for instructions on how to return the devices.

The recalled product

Product
Lynx TM20 Torquemaster Low Speed Handpiece MTI Dental Products
Affected units
134

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 (6)

  • P/N Lynx TM20-4H-01: T41202012
  • T41202013
  • T41203001
  • T41203002
  • T41203003
  • T41203010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 9 states specifically: