SnapLink — Class II medical device recall Z-1257-2020
Terminated recall by Ormco/Sybronendo, reported 2020-02-26, distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC…. The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not s
| Recall number | Z-1257-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ormco/Sybronendo, Glendora, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-01-17 |
| Classified | 2020-02-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-02-26 |
| Terminated | 2024-09-30 |
| Distributed | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY |
| Countries outside the US | AR, AU, BB, BO, BS, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, DO, EC, HK, ID, JP, KR, KY, LK, MX, MY, NL, NP, PA, PH, PY, SG, TH, TW, UY, VN, ZA |
| Quantity | 3,632,493 brackets |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00889989002652, 00889989002669 |
| Model numbers | 438-2190, L6R |
Product
SnapLink, Ref Part No. 438-2190, L6R SnapLink, Slot .022, TQ--28, Ang +2, Rot +2, Qty 10, Made in Mexico, CE 0086, Rx Only
Reason for recall
The action is being taken due to an increase in complaints relating to the lower buccal tube slide doors not staying close. In the event of functional failure, broken/damage buccal tubes it may cause the tooth to rotate, possibly delay treatment and inconvenience the patient and clinician. If not noticed it may extend treatment by approximately 1 -3 months.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.