Sybron Dental Specialties Neos Vanadium Excavator Part Number 591/0 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Neos Vanadium Excavator Part Number 591/0
Brand
Sybron Dental Specialties
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch Numbers: 3090952, 3059925, 3059926
Products Sold
Batch Numbers: 3090952, 3059925, 3059926
Sybron Dental Specialties is recalling Neos Vanadium Excavator Part Number 591/0 due to The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The tips of the Neos Vanadium Excavators may prematurely release from the handle during use, and if so, the tip may be accidentally swallowed.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Sybron Dental wrote to the distributor by letter dated November 20, 2008 and posted Nov 24, 2008 titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL," informing them of the recall, and the reason for recall. Sybron informed the distributor to return affected batches of product. Any product in stock with the mentioned batch number was replaced at no charge or credited to their account. The consignee was also asked to contact KerrHawe Customer Care at +41 91 610 05 05 to receive an RGA number. The affected product should be returned to KerrHawe at the following address: KerrHawe SA Via Strecce 4 CH-6934 Bioggio Switzerland PLEASE LABEL RETURNED PRODUCT "RECALLED PRODUCT RETURN". In addition, they asked for the completed RETURN FORM to be returned by fax to +41 91 610 05 14
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