Byte clear aligner company shuts down after dozens injuries reported
Byte, a clear aligner company heavily promoted on social media, shut down in 2024 after the Australian regulator learned of dozens of injuries linked to its product. Customers like Reanah Ford experienced cracked teeth and jaw pain while paying thousands of dollars. The collapse exposed gaps in how Australia's TGA regulates low-risk medical devices with minimal pre-approval scrutiny.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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