CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Relief ACP Oral Care Gel intended to relieve discomfort recalled
Discus Dental is recalling Relief ACP Oral Care Gel intended to relieve discomfort from dentin sensitivity, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Oct 2014 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-0425-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69625
- Recalling firm
- Discus Dental, Ontario, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 24 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 3 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Syringes & Needles
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 3 Dec 2014 | 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
Product sold after April 1, 2014 were inadvertently filled with hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening gel (6% concentration as dispensed) on one side of the dual barrel syringe instead of the intended component (phosphate gel). Consequently, use of this product by patients may result in a neutral effect or increased sensitivity.
Product as listed by the FDA
Relief ACP Oral Care Gel intended to relieve discomfort from dentin sensitivity. Sold separately in single, single syringe, 4 packs, 6 packs and in teeth whitening kits
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution including Nationwide (U.S.) and the countries of New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Finland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, Lebanon, Kuwait, Tunisia, India, and Dominican Republic.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product sold after April 1, 2014 were inadvertently filled with hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening gel (6% concentration as dispensed) on one side of the dual barrel syringe instead of the intended component (phosphate gel). Consequently, use of this product by patients may result in a neutral effect or increased sensitivity.
Which lots are affected?
- List of Relief ACP Oral Care Gel products distributed in U.S. SKU Number Lot Number PV1602 14111008 PV1602 14127009 PV1609 14141018 - List of Teeth Whitening kits containing Relief ACP Oral Care Gel products distributed in U.S. SKU Number Lot Number ZM2665 14090044 ZM2665 14097026 ZM2665 14104024 ZM2665 14106004 ZM2665 14113035 ZM2665 14121018 ZM2665 14122005 ZM2665 14134020 ZM2666 14104025 ZM2666 14105025 ZM2666 14113028 ZM2666 14118015 ZM2666 14127019 ZM2666 14134030 ZM2666 14139005 DSH1001 14113006 DHS1001 14127007 List of Teeth Whitening kits containing Relief ACP Oral Care Gel products distributed outside of U.S.: SKU Number Lot Number ZME2665 14143017 ZME2665 14143024 ZME2631 14132015 ZME2645R 14153007 ZME2667 14147003 ZME2667 14132016 ZME2667 14141020 ZME2667 14143009 ZME2667 14164002 ZME2667 14169008 881056701531 14135016 881057001531 14135007
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution including Nationwide (U.S.) and the countries of New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Finland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, Lebanon, Kuwait, Tunisia, India, and Dominican Republic.
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 26 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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