FDA Recall Terminated

"***BIOMET 3i***4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA***REF SWCA62***Conical Abutment Gold Standard ZR***6mm(D) X 2mm(H)***Abutment; Pilier: Abutment; Abutment; Pilastro; Pilar***RX Only***Sterile***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park. Ed. 1. Planta 1'***". Attach an implant to an implant restoration.

Recall: Z-0159-2012 · Initiated September 28, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0159-2012
Event Number
60254
Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
FEI Number
1038806
Product Code
NHA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
September 28, 2011
Posted
November 3, 2011
Terminated
March 9, 2012
Address
4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4200

Description

"***BIOMET 3i***4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA***REF SWCA62***Conical Abutment Gold Standard ZR***6mm(D) X 2mm(H)***Abutment; Pilier: Abutment; Abutment; Pilastro; Pilar***RX Only***Sterile***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park. Ed. 1. Planta 1'***". Attach an implant to an implant restoration.

Reason

On 09/28/2011 Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL initiated a recall of their Conical Angled Abutment, Model # AC4425 Lot 887628-5 and their Standard Conical Abutment Cylinder Model # SWCA62 Lot 848478. The packaging for the referenced products may not have been completely sealed prior to shipment.

Action

Biomet 3i, LLC sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory and return any affected product for replacement. A Product Recall Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 561-514-6316. Customers are directed to call 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Chile, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Sweden.

Quantity

8