Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.
United StatesFDA applicant, unverified
- Devices
- 121
- FDA recalls
- 21
At a glance
Market reach
- United States
- FDA recalls
What Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. makes
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. manufactures dental adhesives, restorative materials, and irrigation systems. Their portfolio includes bonding agents like OptiBond Solo Plus, flowable composites such as Point 4 Flowable, and temporary restorative cements like Temp-Bond NE 2. The company also produces dental etchant (Kerr Gel Etchant), dental burs (e.g., Shaping Hedström N.T.), and irrigation devices like the Quantec-E Irrigation System 2. Additional offerings include dental sealants (Sealapex 4), universal adhesives (Prodigy 4), and modified endodontic instruments (Extrude Modified).
These devices are regulated under the FDA’s 510(k) pathway, with classifications spanning Class I, Class II, and unclassified (U). The company’s products are listed in the FDA’s 510(k) database, reflecting their compliance with U.S. medical device regulations. The manufacturer is based in the United States.
Catalogue
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FDA recalls
FDA recall records list 21 recalls initiated by Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., the earliest on 2003-02-25 and the most recent on 2015-02-11. By recorded status: 21 terminated. The reasons filed fall into these groups: labeling or instructions for use, sterility or contamination, packaging and manufacturing or quality process. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer, and a count of records is not a verdict on a company.
2015
- 11 Feb 2015 Z-1291-2015 Class II Terminated Cases of Cure Sleeve labeled with part number 4513, which fits 13mm tips, have inner boxes labeled with part number 4500 which fit 7mm and 8mm tips. There is a low risk associated with the use of the product as the sleeve may tear causing a potential for cross contamination.
2013
- 6 Jun 2013 Z-2195-2013 Class II Terminated The firm initiated the recall of AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly, because it may be missing a complete weld joining one side of the arm with the screw body. Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices may be affected, because they contain an AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly.
2011
- 3 Mar 2011 Z-0989-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed that the Flow Tec Nano-Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
- 3 Mar 2011 Z-0990-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed that the Flow Tec Nano-Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
2010
- 4 Nov 2010 Z-1146-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Pentron Clinical is voluntarily recalling the following lot of mislabeled Correct VPS Medium Body Tubes. It was discovered that the individual tubes inside the Correct VPS Medium Body Tube boxes are missing the lot/expiration date sticker.
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- 22 Oct 2010 Z-1000-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed the Flow Tec Nano Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
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- 22 Oct 2010 Z-1005-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed the Flow Tec Nano Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
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- 22 Oct 2010 Z-1006-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed the Flow Tec Nano Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
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- 22 Oct 2010 Z-1007-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The recall was initiated because Pentron Clinical has confirmed the Flow Tec Nano Hybrid Flowable Composite material has been found to be difficult to extrude.
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- 4 Nov 2010 Z-1146-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Pentron Clinical is voluntarily recalling the following lot of mislabeled Correct VPS Medium Body Tubes. It was discovered that the individual tubes inside the Correct VPS Medium Body Tube boxes are missing the lot/expiration date sticker.
2009
- 24 Aug 2009 Z-1150-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Some of the material has been found to be gelled and therefore becomes unusable.
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2009
- 23 Feb 2009 Z-0916-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Sybron Dental Specialties is initiating a field correction on the Herculite Ultra, a dental composite restorative material, due to a mistake in the directions for use located in the Herculite technique card.
- 23 Feb 2009 Z-0917-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Sybron Dental Specialties is initiating a recall on the Sealapex Xpress due to the presence of crystals in the catalyst. This crystallization may affect proper canal filling by preventing Gutta Percha Points from reaching the bottom of the root canal which may lead to an inadequate seal.
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2008
- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0151-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0152-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0153-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0154-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0155-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0156-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0157-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0158-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
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- 14 Nov 2008 Z-0151-2010 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
2003
- 25 Feb 2003 Z-0712-03 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Moisture ingress into packaging of test strips may cause premature failure.
Frequently asked questions
How many devices does Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. have in the registry?
The registry currently lists 121 devices for Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.. Devices recorded under merged duplicate company entries are counted once.
Which registries list Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.'s devices?
Among its 50 most recently registered devices, Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. has devices listed in FDA 510(k) (50 devices).
What risk classes do Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.'s devices fall under?
Among its 50 most recently registered devices, the classes recorded for Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.'s devices are Class I and Class II. Each device page shows its own class and authorisation.
Are there FDA recall records for Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.?
FDA recall records list 21 recalls initiated by Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., the most recent initiated on 11 Feb 2015. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer; the records say nothing about the company's overall record.
What are the newest devices from Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. in the registry?
The most recently registered devices listed for Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. include PRODIGY 4, KERR GEL ETCHANT, SEALAPEX 4 and POINT 4 FLOWABLE.