Reported Mar 10, 2021 · Terminated

Band, Elastic, Orthodontic - Product Usage: Orthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy…

G & H Wire Company

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: G & H Wire Company · 2165 Earlywood Dr · Franklin, IN · 46131-8879

Is this the product you have?

  • Band, Elastic
  • Orthodontic - Product UsageOrthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy loops of rubber that help move teeth into proper alignment during orthodontic treatment. Their purpose is to create additional force for tooth movement in any of the three dimensions that is more difficult using braces alone
Lot codes and dates
  • Part Number
    • AMD36
    • AMD56
    • AMH14
    • AMH18
    • AMH36
    • LFH14
    • LFH36
    • LFM14
    • LFM36
  • Lot Number
    • 802028
    • 811671
    • 811672
    • 811673
    • 813660
    • 813666
    • 813669
    • 822724
    • 827161
    • 827172
    • 827173
    • 830878
    • 832605
    • 835151
    • 835158
Amount recalled
371 pks of 100 elastics (Domestic 127 pks, Foreign 244 pks)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The text on the patient pack is correct and the product itself remains unchanged. FlexMedics does not expect device failures; Instead, there is an opportunity for misuse of the device if the label is not read. If the band is too small, the treatment may be more aggressive. It is important to note that elastic band force decreases over time. If the band is too small and still applied, the band could break. Both circumstances could result in temporary patient discomfort.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 20, 2021 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:45 PM UTC

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