FDA Recall
Terminated
Straumann Palatal Implant , 4.8 L 4.2 mm, Article Number: 042.336S, Straumann USA., LLC, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810-1008
Recall: Z-0278-2008
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Initiated September 28, 2007
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0278-2008
- Event Number
- 45420
- Firm
- Straumann USA LLC
- FEI Number
- 3004975279
- Product Code
- OAT
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- September 28, 2007
- Posted
- December 4, 2007
- Terminated
- April 16, 2010
- Address
- 60 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1008
Description
Straumann Palatal Implant , 4.8 L 4.2 mm, Article Number: 042.336S, Straumann USA., LLC, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810-1008
Reason
Sticking Transfer Piece: The Transfer Piece which accompanies the Palatal Implant may get stuck during implant requiring removal by using mechanical force.
Action
Straumann USA, LLC sent Urgent Device Recall letters, via FedFx on 9/28/07, requesting the return of all Straumann Palatal Implant, articles 042.335 with lot numbers 1001, FE3776, F4662, F6563, E7083, and article 042.336S lot number 1001.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including states of AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, GA, KY, NH , MA, MD, MI, NM, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Quantity
32 units