Dental: FDA Approvals, Recalls, 510(k) Clearances and Side Effect Reports

What the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared, approved and recalled on this topic, and the side effects people report.

Each number has its full source under its own list below.

Device recalls

97 recalls (since 1 Jan 2023). Recalls of medical devices for this topic, newest first.

At the source
  • General Purpose Dental Tray

    Reason: The Urinary Catheter Trays contain CliniClean Pericare Wipes which may potentially be contaminated with a lubricant used during the manufacturing process. If a contaminated wipe is used on a patient,…

    Z-3099-2026
  • Amalgamator, Dental, Ac-Powered

    Reason: Potential for electrical discharge from unit when unplugged.

    Z-2954-2026
  • Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

    Reason: There may be a mismatch between the implant contained inside the packaging and the information described on the outer carton label. If the the incorrect implant is installed, the issue could cause bo…

    Z-2929-2026
  • Material, Tooth Shade, Resin

    Reason: Specific lots were distributed in the US with incorrect packaging and Instructions for Use (IFU) from the U.S. FDA-cleared device.

    Z-3016-2026
  • Syringe, Irrigating (Non Dental)

    Reason: Devices contain recalled Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringe with Rotating Adaptor. There is a risk of syringe loosening or disconnecting from the manifold, resulting in loose connection or co…

    Z-2725-2026
  • Indirect Bonding Tray

    Reason: A product error defect may cause incorrect bracket placement.

    Z-2699-2026
  • General Purpose Dental Tray

    Reason: During an internal review, Medline identified representative samples did not meet applicable performance specifications. Identified issues include irregularities in catheter surface finish, instances…

    Z-2490-2026
  • Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

    Reason: Includes an incorrect screw seat interface.

    Z-1994-2026
  • Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

    Reason: Includes an incorrect screw seat interface.

    Z-1995-2026
  • General Purpose Dental Tray

    Reason: During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for…

    Z-2019-2026

Source: openFDA, Medical device recalls, since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

510(k) clearances

172 devices cleared (since 1 Jan 2023). Devices the FDA cleared to sell in the US, newest first.

At the source

Source: openFDA, Premarket notifications (510(k)) cleared, since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

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