The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3067-2024·Announced 2024-09-18

Dental Composite Resin Recall Due to Red Particulate Contamination

Ultradent Products recalls Transcend Econo Kit dental composite due to red particulates in the material from a manufacturing issue. Affected lot C1464 was distributed to dental professionals in 34 U.S. states and internationally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II medical device recall involves contamination (red particulates) in a dental composite used directly in the oral cavity. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where manufacturing defects could compromise restoration safety and integrity.

Plain-English summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling the Transcend Econo Kit (UB) - Singles, a light-cured dental composite resin used for direct and indirect tooth restorations (Catalog/Model Number 4817). The affected units include Lot Number C1464 with expiration date June 30, 2026 (UDI-DI 00883205033680). Approximately 560 units were distributed.

The recall was issued due to a manufacturing issue that resulted in red particulates present in the expressed composite material.

The affected product was distributed to dental professionals in 34 U.S. states and to practitioners in Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, France, and Spain. This is classified as an FDA Class II medical device recall (recall number Z-3067-2024).

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: Transcend Product Name: Transcend Econo Kit (UB) - Singles Model/Catalog Number: 4817- Software Version: N/A Product Description: Transcend universal composite is a light-cured, tooth shade resin composite material (Bis-GMA-based) to be used for direct and indir
Manufacturer
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Hazard
  • contamination
  • manufacturing-defect

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 (4)

  • Lot Code: Model No 4817
  • UDI-DI 00883205033680
  • Lot Number C1464
  • Expiration Date 30-Jun-2026

Distribution

Distributed in 35 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WI
  • WV