FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Metrex Research, LLC.: Pentron Clinical Metrex Research; Pinnacle Cure Sleeve, a protective barrier The intended use of these devices is to protect both patient and healthcare worker from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter.
- Recall number
- Z-0444-2013
- Recalling firm
- Metrex Research, LLC.
- Product
- Pentron Clinical Metrex Research; Pinnacle Cure Sleeve, a protective barrier The intended use of these devices is to protect both patient and healthcare worker from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2011-09-20
- Posted
- 2012-11-27
- Terminated
- 2012-11-29
- Reason
- The firm initiated the recall due to a labeling error. The boxes labeled as Pinnacle Cure Sleeve 4511, which fits 11mm light guides, actually contain Pinnacle Cure Sleeves that fit 7mm or 8mm light guides (part number 4500).
- Root cause
- Error in labeling
- Action
- The firm, Sybron Dental Specialties, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 20, 2011 to its consignees/customers. The consignees/customers were instructed to determine if they have any of the affected product in their inventory; if they have the affected product to contact Metrex Research Customer Care at 1-800-841-1428 to receive an RMA number; return any affected product in their inventory; and complete and return the Recall Response Form via mail to: Metrex Research, 29210 Wick Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174, Attn: QA Lab or fax to: 734-947-6725. If you have any questions regarding this recall, you can contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-841-1428.
- Quantity
- 3,348 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, and Europe.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Part Number Lot Number 4511 201008270110
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K962288"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- MMP
- Firm FEI
- 1000117344
- Firm city
- Romulus
- Firm state
- MI
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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