FDA Recall Terminated

Straumann NC Closure Screw, Titanium, Precision attachment, Article Number: 024.2105.04, Straumann, Andover, MA 01810

Recall: Z-1037-2008 · Initiated January 10, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1037-2008
Event Number
46358
Firm
Straumann Usa, Llc
FEI Number
1000121052
Product Code
EGG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
January 10, 2008
Posted
April 30, 2008
Terminated
November 6, 2009
Address
60 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1008

Description

Straumann NC Closure Screw, Titanium, Precision attachment, Article Number: 024.2105.04, Straumann, Andover, MA 01810

Reason

Mislabeled package: Narrow Connection (NC) Closure Screws contain closure screws for the regular connection (RC) bone level implant. The RC closures screw is larger (3.5mm diameter) and therefore, will not fit into the NC implant (3.0mm diameter) narrow connection.

Action

Consignees were notified by telephone on 1/10/08 followed by an Urgent Device Recall letter on January 10, 2008. The letter instructs users to return any affected product to the firm along with a recall acknowledgement form. For additional information, contact 978-747-2514.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including states of CA, DE, FL, IL, ME, NY, OH, OR, and TX.

Quantity

26 units