Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical Nexus Universal with OptiBond Universal, Universal Adhesive Resin Cement, Trial Kit, Ref # 36990 - Product Usage: The intended use of this device is to be used for the cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, bridges, posts, and the cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Nexus Universal with OptiBond Universal, Universal Adhesive Resin Cement, Trial Kit, Ref # 36990 - Product Usage: The intended use of this device is to be used for the cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, bridges, posts, and the cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments.
Brand
Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 7402423, 7290257, 7451039
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 7402423, 7290257, 7451039
Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical is recalling Nexus Universal with OptiBond Universal, Universal Adhesive Resin Cement, Trial Kit, Ref # 36990 - due to An issue within production process used to package trial kits let to the inclusion of the incorrect bonding agent for the kit. Use of the incorrect b. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
An issue within production process used to package trial kits let to the inclusion of the incorrect bonding agent for the kit. Use of the incorrect bonding agent may lead to increased risk of bond failures.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On February 25, 2020, Kerr sent a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter via. USPS to affected consignees informing them about the recall associated with the Nexus Universal Trial Kit (#36990). In addition to informing consignees about the recall, the notification asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. If you have any of the affected product listed above please contact Kerr Customer Care at 1-800-537-7123 to receive an RMA number. The RMA will allow for a quick return and replacement. 2. KERR CORPORATION KINDLY REQUESTS YOUR COOPERATION IN COMPLETING AND EMAILING BACK THE ENCLOSED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS FIELD CORRECTION LETTER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU HAVE ANY PRODUCT IN YOUR INVENTORY 3. If you are an authorized Kerr Corporation distributor, we request that you identify those customers that may have been shipped the affected product and contact these customers to inform them of the issue.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026