FDA Recall Terminated

Adapter for handpiece, guided, reusable, for guide sleeve 0 4.8 mm Article number: 3.04.090 - Product Usage: The adapter for handpiece, guided reusable, for guide sleeve 4.8 mm is used to transfer the implant from the packaging to the patient via a plug-in connection and screwed in manually or mechanically.

Recall: Z-1390-2019 · Initiated April 3, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1390-2019
Event Number
82675
Firm
Thommen Medical AG Eschenweg 3 Bettlach Switzerland
FEI Number
3003184527
Product Code
NDP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 3, 2019
Terminated
August 12, 2019

Description

Adapter for handpiece, guided, reusable, for guide sleeve 0 4.8 mm Article number: 3.04.090 - Product Usage: The adapter for handpiece, guided reusable, for guide sleeve 4.8 mm is used to transfer the implant from the packaging to the patient via a plug-in connection and screwed in manually or mechanically.

Reason

Dental adaptor does not conform to specifications. The dental coupling of the adapter can become deformed when being inserted into the implant may make it difficult to remove the adapter from its counterpart (e.g. the handpiece).

Action

Thommen Medical AG notified the account on 3/27/19 via email asked distributors to put any adapters in their stock in quarantine. Furthermore recall all adapters shipped to their customers. All recovered adapters to be sent back to Thommen Medical AG, who will supply them with new adapters which conform to the specifications.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH.

Quantity

15 US