FDA Recall Terminated

SwishTapered Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.

Recall: Z-1167-2018 · Initiated January 19, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1167-2018
Event Number
79396
Firm
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
FEI Number
3001617766
Product Code
DZE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 19, 2018
Terminated
July 26, 2023
Address
3050 E Hillcrest Dr, Westlake Village, CA, 91362-3171

Description

SwishTapered Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.

Reason

The extender that is packaged with the SwishTapered" and SwishPlus" Implant may have been packaged in the incorrect position (upside down in the plastic retainer).

Action

Customers were sent Urgent: Safety Alert/Advisory Notice letters around 01/19/2018. The Notice identified the affected device and the reason for the correction. Instructions for both distributors and doctors include to review inventory for affected product, complete and return the Acknowledgement form within 48 hours of receipt of the letter, follow the included instructions to correct the affected product, and distributors are to notify those customers that may have been shipped the affected product lot and inform them of the issue. Questions should be directed to Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing LLC Customer Care at 1-888-649-6425.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan.

Quantity

1,117 units total