FDA-Device2014-04-09Class II

AOA Distalizer Lock Nut Screw, found in products listed as: Distal Jet, Spring Jet, Mesial Jet, and Uprighter Jet. Removable functional orthodontic appliances that are to modify the growth of the jaws in a prescribed growth pattern.

Allesee Orthodontic Appliances
Hazard

The Lock Nut component of the Jet appliances may be missing the screw collar, which serves as a mechanical stop to prevent over-tightening in appliance assemby. Without this collar, an over-tightened lock nut may stop the piston assembly from moving freely, subsequently preventing intended movement of the teeth.

Sold states
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and the country of : Canada.
Affected count
411
Manufactured in
13931 Spring St, Po Box 725, Sturtevant, WI, United States
Products
AOA Distalizer Lock Nut Screw, found in products listed as: Distal Jet, Spring Jet, Mesial Jet, and Uprighter Jet. Removable functional orthodontic appliances that are to modify the growth of the jaws in a prescribed growth pattern.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1314-2014

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