Varnish, Cavity

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2023-09-12Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Keystone Bosworth Copaliner Cavity Varnish .5oz (14 ml)- Intended to provide a marginal seal between the dentin and amalgam which helps to protect against penetration of amalgam into the dentina Item No. 0921526

  A bottle of Copaliner Solvent was inadvertently packaged into a box labeled as Copaliner Varnish (0921526) and sold as Copaliner Varnish (0921526).

• 2023-06-08Open, ClassifiedEmployee error

  BencoDental iris 5% NaF varnish, WHITE MINT ITEM # 4323-635; cavity varnish

  The Iris 5% Fluoride Varnish White Mint package lot 207540 may contain units of 5% Fluoride Varnish Bubblegum.

• 2014-12-01TerminatedNo Marketing Application

  Dharma Cavity Varnish with Fluoride

  During an FDA inspection, it was found that the products are being marketed without a cleared 510k.

• 2014-12-01TerminatedNo Marketing Application

  Dharma Cavity Varnish 15mL

  During an FDA inspection it was found that the products are marketed without a cleared 510k.

• 2014-11-24TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components

  Relief ACP Oral Care Gel intended to relieve discomfort from dentin sensitivity. Sold separately in single, single syringe, 4 packs, 6 packs and in teeth whitening kits

  Product sold after April 1, 2014 were inadvertently filled with hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening gel (6% concentration as dispensed) on one side of the dual barrel syringe instead of the intended component (phosphate gel). Consequently, use of this product by patients may result in a neutral effect or increased sensitivity.

• 2014-05-23TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel Product Usage: Usage: This is a class 2 medical device. For reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration. It is also used for alleviation or reduction of dentinal sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations.

  The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area a small amount at a time. If extruded all at once, product could reach the dental patients mucosa, face or eyes or the dental professional could be exposed. This would cause irritation, burning or blistering.

• TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components

  3M Fast Release Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride, Mint Flavor, Rx Only, single use. 200 pack, with each package containing 1 0.40 ml varnish and 1 applicator brush. Product is applied to tooth surfaces for sealing dentinal tubules and treatment of hypersensitive teeth.

  Product has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing process error resulting in an extraneous material being introduced into the product.

• Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Oral-B, Practitioner Series, 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish, 500 units (40mL/each) - Product Usage: For dentinal hypersensitivity and for the reduction of post-operative sensitivity.

  Product shelf life may be shorter than that indicated on the label.

• TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components

  Enamelast Cool Mint/OT Varnish 5% NaF Mint Label Enamelast Unit Dose 200pk Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 200pk Kit - Cool Mint REF/UP 4352 Rx CONTENTS: 200 x 0.4 ml Unit Dose Label Enamelast Unit Dose 50pk Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 50pk Kit - Cool Mint REF/UP 4353 Rx CONTENTS: 50 x 0.4 ml Unit Dose Manufactured by Ultradent Products Inc. ****Label Enamelast Unit Dose 200pk Variety Pack - The Variety Pack (PN#4368) includes four 50 packs of different Enamelast flavors, including Orange Cream, Bubblegum, Walterberry, and Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 50pk Kit - Variety Pack REF/UP 4353 Rx CONTENTS: 50 x 0.4 ml Unit Dose Product Usage: Description: Enamelast Fluoride Varnish is a flavored, xylitol-sweetened 5% sodium fluoride in a resin carrier delivered in a 0.4 ml unit dose blister pack. Indications for Use: Enamelast Fluoride Varnish is 5% sodium fluoride in a varnish carrier which produces a mechanical occlusion of the dentinal tubules in the treatment of tooth hypersensitivity.

  Dental varnish has the possibility of having an unpleasant and off flavor.