FDA Recall Terminated

EP Healing Abutment- An abutment device is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant.

Recall: Z-0029-05 · Initiated October 4, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0029-05
Event Number
30203
Firm
Implant Innovations, Inc.
FEI Number
1038806
Product Code
DZE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 4, 2004
Posted
October 21, 2004
Terminated
February 7, 2005
Address
4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4200

Description

EP Healing Abutment- An abutment device is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant.

Reason

The nylon bag holding the product was not completely sealed before sterilization. Patients could be infected if the abutment is implanted.

Action

Begining on October 4, 2004 each direct account was contacted by email, faxed letter and telephone. They were informed of the recall and instructed to contact their customers if the product had been sold.

Distribution

Distributed to 34 direct accounts throughout the United States and four international accounts in Europe, Asia, South America and the middle East.

Quantity

216 units