The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2836-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

SybronEndo Recalls Sealapex Xpress Root Canal Resin Due to Labeling Error

SybronEndo is recalling 179 units of Sealapex Xpress root canal filling resin because the product was labeled with an incorrect expiration date.

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 source text identifies the issue as a labeling error regarding the expiration date. This aligns with the rubric criterion for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

SybronEndo is recalling 179 units of Sealapex Xpress, a root canal filling resin used during endodontic therapy. The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with an incorrect expiration date of 2017-11, while the syringe itself was correctly labeled with an expiration date of 2016-11.

The affected product is identified by lot number 5-1310. The units were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada, Australia, Mexico, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, and Sweden.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected units and contact SybronEndo for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Sealapex Xpress, Part No. 33639 The brand name of the device is Sealapex Xpress, a root canal filling resin. Sealapex Xpress is intended to be used during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
Manufacturer
Ormco/Sybronendo
Affected units
179

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 # 5-1310

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.