FDA Recall Terminated

Tri-Nex Healing Abutment, 0.50 mm x 5 mm height, Catalog No. HA-L-50-5. The NSI Implant System is intended to be implanted in the upper and lower jaw arches to provide support for fixed or removable dental prostheses in a single tooth, partially edentulous prostheses, or full arch prostheses. It further adds the option for immediate loading on single and splinted multiple unit restorations when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading, to restore chewing function.

Recall: Z-0382-2014 · Initiated September 13, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0382-2014
Event Number
66569
Firm
Southern Implants, Inc
FEI Number
3003845138
Product Code
NHA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
September 13, 2013
Posted
November 22, 2013
Terminated
January 21, 2014
Address
5 Holland, Ste 209, Irvine, CA, 92618-2576

Description

Tri-Nex Healing Abutment, 0.50 mm x 5 mm height, Catalog No. HA-L-50-5. The NSI Implant System is intended to be implanted in the upper and lower jaw arches to provide support for fixed or removable dental prostheses in a single tooth, partially edentulous prostheses, or full arch prostheses. It further adds the option for immediate loading on single and splinted multiple unit restorations when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading, to restore chewing function.

Reason

Southern Implants is recalling the Tri-Nex healing abutment because the package was incorrectly labeled and packaged as the Tri-Nex healing abutment, 05.0 mm x 5 mm height (HA-L-50-5). The package contains the Tri-Nex healing abutment 05.0 mm x 6.0 mm Flare x 5 mm Height (HA-L-50W-5).

Action

Southern Implants, Inc. sent an Urgent Product Action letter dated September 11, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identiied the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out the customer response form and fax/email the completed form to Customer Support at (866) 903-9272 or [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 866-903-9272.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Guatemala, Taiwan.

Quantity

197 units