Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27165 |
| Brand Name: | Accent Buccal Tubes, Damon SL Buccal Tubes, Gingivally Offset Tubes, Insignia Universal Molar, Lit-Torque Tubes, Micro Tubes, Peerless Cast Buccal Tubes, SnapLink Buccal Tubes, Titanium Tubes |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | All lots of product distributed since 2015 – January 2020. |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Law and Accounting Professional Trustees Limited 336, Jackson Street Petone |
| Contact Information: | 04 566 2853 |
| Manufacturer: | Ormco Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer received an increase in complaints relating to lower Snaplink buccal tube slide doors not staying closed |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 12/2/2021 |
