CLASS II Device recall · Reported 13 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
InterGuard Econo Refill, sizes recalled by Ultradent Products
Ultradent Products is recalling InterGuard Econo Refill, sizes for short anatomical crowns and, part # 4012, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0583-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72814
- Recalling firm
- Ultradent Products, South Jordan, UT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 4 Jan 2016
- Reported
- 13 Jan 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Jan 2016 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 13 Jan 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Ultradent is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7 because product was received from the supplier with the floss tether hole not completely punched through and were distributed.
Product as listed by the FDA
InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, sizes, 4.0mm for short anatomical crowns and 5.5mm, part # 4012 Product Usage: InterGuard is a preventive aid for operative dentistry. It is used to protect adjacent teeth from iatrogenic preparation damage. This includes cavity and tunnel preparations as well as air abrasion.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, and Portugal.
Questions about this recall
Is InterGuard Econo Refill, sizes for short anatomical crowns and, part # 4012 recalled?
Yes. Ultradent Products recalled InterGuard Econo Refill, sizes for short anatomical crowns and, part # 4012 on 22 Dec 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0583-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Ultradent is recalling InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7 because product was received from the supplier with the floss tether hole not completely punched through and were distributed.
Which lots are affected?
lot#s BC2GN and BC4L7
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, and Portugal.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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