# China NMPA Product Recall - Dental root-canal Instruments

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> China NMPA product recall for Dental root-canal Instruments by MAILLEFE INSTRUMENTS HOLDING SARL published March 16, 2020. Recall level: Level 3 Recall. MAILLEFER INSTRUMENTS HOLDING S.A.R.L., a manufacturer of dental devices, initiated a voluntary Clas

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: MAILLEFER INSTRUMENTS HOLDING S.A.R.L. is actively recalling Dental root-canal instruments.
- Company Name: MAILLEFE INSTRUMENTS HOLDING SARL
- Publication Date: 2020-03-16
- Product Name: Dental root-canal Instruments
- Recall Level: Level 3 Recall
- Recall Reason: The product's specific model and batch may have dimensional issues, potentially leading to incomplete or incorrect root canal filling.
- Discovering Company: Dentsply Sirona Dental Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: MAILLEFE INSTRUMENTS HOLDING SARL
- Summary: MAILLEFER INSTRUMENTS HOLDING S.A.R.L., a manufacturer of dental devices, initiated a voluntary Class III recall of its Dental Root-Canal Instruments. This action, reported by Dentsply Sirona Dental Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., was announced on March 16, 2020, and falls under the regulatory purview of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The central issue leading to the recall was a dimensional inconsistency found in a specific batch of the instruments. This manufacturing defect presents a critical concern, as it could result in incomplete or incorrect root canal fillings during dental procedures, potentially impacting treatment efficacy and patient oral health outcomes. A Class III recall signifies that the product defect is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but may still require removal from the market. MAILLEFER INSTRUMENTS HOLDING S.A.R.L.'s decision to voluntarily recall these instruments demonstrates a commitment to addressing product quality issues proactively. The recall notice directs stakeholders to a "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form" for comprehensive details, including specific product types and batch numbers. This incident highlights the stringent quality control standards expected within the medical device industry and the importance of prompt corrective actions to maintain patient safety and product reliability.

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