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Ormco Corporation: Spirit MB Brackets, part #494-1210. The brand name of the device is Spirit MB Brackets, an orthodontic bracket. Spirit MB Brackets have been assigned the product code 76 DYW (Plastic Orthodontic Bracket) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. Spirit MB Brackets are to be fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

Recall number
Z-0200-2012
Recalling firm
Ormco Corporation
Product
Spirit MB Brackets, part #494-1210. The brand name of the device is Spirit MB Brackets, an orthodontic bracket. Spirit MB Brackets have been assigned the product code 76 DYW (Plastic Orthodontic Bracket) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. Spirit MB Brackets are to be fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-05-18
Posted
2011-11-16
Terminated
2012-04-24
Reason
Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling three lots of Spirit MB Brackets due to a manufacturing error.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Ormco Corporation sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product. If any of the affected product is found, customers are directed to contact Ormco Customer Care at 1-800-854-1741 to receive a RMA number. The RMA number will allow a quick return and replacement or credit. Additionally, a Recall Return/ Acknowledgement Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 909-962-5605.
Quantity
10 packs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of FL, MN, TX, and VA, and the countries of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot #02112284
510(k) numbers
["K943245"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DYW
Firm FEI
2016150
Firm city
Glendora
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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