Inter-Med recalls Vista Dental Chlor-XTRA 12mL prefilled syringes with incorrect latex-free rubber bungs that may degrade after prolonged storage, risking product failure.
The affected lots may be packaged in syringes which include an incorrect bung. The incorrect bung is made of a latex-free isoprene rubber material. After prolonged storage and exposure to contained solutions, the rubber bung may degrade due to chemical interaction with the bleach solution.
Inter-Med is recalling Vista Dental Chlor-XTRA 12mL prefilled syringes because the bungs could degrade over time due to chemical interactions with bleach. This might cause the syringes to malfunction, potentially leading to improper use of the product.
The syringes contain a bung made of latex-free isoprene rubber that may degrade after long-term storage when exposed to bleach solutions. This degradation could lead to the syringe failing to function properly, but it does not pose an immediate risk of injury.
Dental professionals and patients using the recalled Chlor-XTRA syringes are affected. Those who have the specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Vista Dental Chlor-XTRA - 12mL Prefilled Syringes, QTY: 8, REF 503850'. The affected lots include specific numbers: 2018-1471, 2018-1992, 20182211, 20182779, 20190041, 20190309.
Look for the lot numbers listed: 2018-1471, 2018-1992, 20182211, 20182779, 20190041, 20190309.
The affected lots may have bungs that degrade over time due to chemical interactions with bleach solutions, potentially causing the syringes to malfunction.
Check the lot numbers: 2018-1471, 2018-1992, 20182211, 20182779, 20190041, 20190309.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Inter-Med for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-0017-2020 — Inter-Med Inter-Med Hello, I own a Inter-Med that is covered by recall Z-0017-2020 from Inter-Med. 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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