Inter-Med recalls 12-pack Chlor-XTRA dental syringes with potential latex-free rubber bung that may degrade after prolonged storage, risking solution contamination.
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 12-packs of Chlor-XTRA dental syringes because the rubber bung could degrade over time when exposed to bleach, potentially contaminating the solution. This affects dental professionals using these syringes for cleaning.
The syringe's latex-free rubber bung may degrade after prolonged storage when exposed to bleach solutions, potentially causing the solution to become contaminated. This degradation could lead to improper cleaning of dental instruments.
Dental professionals who use the recalled Chlor-XTRA syringes for dental cleaning are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lots manufactured in 2019.
Check for the product name 'Vista Dental Products Chlor-XTRA - 3mL Prefilled Syringes, QTY: 12, REF 503825'. The affected lots have UDI numbers 0110818207020496 and work order numbers 20190565 or 20191107.
Identify the product by checking the UDI number (0110818207020496) and work order numbers (20190565 or 20191107) on the syringe packaging.
The recalled syringes may have a rubber bung that degrades over time when exposed to bleach, potentially contaminating the solution.
Look for the product name 'Vista Dental Products Chlor-XTRA - 3mL Prefilled Syringes, QTY: 12, REF 503825' with UDI number 0110818207020496 and work order numbers 20190565 or 20191107.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Inter-Med directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Inter-Med to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0016-2020 — Inter-Med Inter-Med Hello, I own a Inter-Med that is covered by recall Z-0016-2020 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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