Heraeus recalls PALAMIX uno dental mixers with material number 66057893 that may have a mixing rod that comes loose after 17 months of use. Reduce shelf life from 3 years to 1.5 years.
Based on long-term stability testing, it was determined that in units older than 1.5 years (17 months) the mixing rod may, in rare cases, come loose from its lock during the mixing process. Notification is to reduce the shelf life from 3 years to 1.5 years (17 months).
Heraeus is recalling PALAMIX uno dental mixers that could have a mixing rod that comes loose after 17 months of use. This risk is rare but could cause the mixer to malfunction during dental procedures.
The mixing rod may become loose after 17 months of use during the mixing process. This rare issue could cause the mixer to malfunction, potentially affecting dental procedures.
Dental professionals who own or use the PALAMIX uno mixer with material number 66057893. Those who have used the mixer for more than 17 months are at slightly higher risk.
Check for the material number 66057893 on the PALAMIX uno mixer. Units older than 17 months (1.5 years) with this material number are affected.
Verify the material number is 66057893 and the mixer has been in use for more than 17 months.
Heraeus determined that in units older than 17 months, the mixing rod may come loose during the mixing process based on long-term stability testing.
Check for the material number 66057893. Units older than 17 months (1.5 years) with this material number are affected.
The recall does not require immediate action, but you should check if your mixer is older than 17 months and has the material number 66057893.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heraeus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1997-2026 — Heraeus Heraeus Hello, I own a Heraeus that is covered by recall Z-1997-2026 from Heraeus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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