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Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.: OptraPol Polishing Discs, Rx ONLY: OptraPol Refill Cup /10: REF/Product ID 634459, OptraPol Refill Small Flame/10: REF/Product ID 634458, OptraPol Assortment: REF/Product ID 634464 --Device Listing # B106952. One step polishing system for all common dental composites and amalgam.

Recall number
Z-2373-2016
Recalling firm
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Product
OptraPol Polishing Discs, Rx ONLY: OptraPol Refill Cup /10: REF/Product ID 634459, OptraPol Refill Small Flame/10: REF/Product ID 634458, OptraPol Assortment: REF/Product ID 634464 --Device Listing # B106952. One step polishing system for all common dental composites and amalgam.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-07-11
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2017-09-22
Reason
After a few seconds of polishing with moderate force, parts of the OptraPol cup are breaking away. OptraPol Small Flame is also affected. Two complaints were filed referring to OptraPol, claiming that the abrasive polishers wear faster than expected.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL Letter (dated 7/11/2016) and Response Form were sent to customers on 7/11/2016 via Certified Mail, Return Receipt, Requested. The letter instructs customers to notify their customers of the recall if the product had been distributed and to return the product to Ivoclar Vivadent. For questions, please contact Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service at 1-800-533-6825.
Quantity
US: 86 units total
Distribution
Distributed in the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
REF/Product ID 634459: Lot UL0843;  REF/Product ID 634458: Lot VL0704;  REF/Product ID 634464: Lot VL0705.
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
EHJ
Firm FEI
1316092
Firm city
Amherst
Firm state
NY
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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