Class II — G & H Wire Company
| Recalling firm | G&H Wire Company |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | G & H Wire Company (the firm's only registered facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The text on the patient pack is correct and the product itself remains unchanged. FlexMedics does not expect device failures; Instead, there is an opportunity for misuse of the device if the label is not read. If the band is too small, the treatment may be more aggressive. It is important to note that elastic band force decreases over time. If the band is too small and still applied, the band could break. Both circumstances could result in temporary patient discomfort. |
| Product | Band, Elastic, Orthodontic - Product Usage: Orthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy loops of rubber that help move teeth into proper alignment during orthodontic treatment. Their purpose is to create additional force for tooth movement in any of the three dimensions that is more difficult using braces alone. |
| Quantity | 371 pks of 100 elastics (Domestic 127 pks, Foreign 244 pks) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, KY, MI, MN, MS, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, AR, IL, and the countries of Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Thailand, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, Canada. |
| Initiated | 2021-01-21 |
| Classified | 2021-03-03 |
| Terminated | 2021-09-20 |
| Recall number | Z-1164-2021 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — G & H Wire Company (Z-1164-2021).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/87248/
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