FDA Recall Terminated

Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Parallel Walled 6mm (D) x 10mm (L)

Recall: Z-1960-2013 · Initiated May 10, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1960-2013
Event Number
65005
Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
FEI Number
1038806
Product Code
DZE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
May 10, 2013
Posted
August 13, 2013
Terminated
August 13, 2014
Address
4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4200

Description

Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Parallel Walled 6mm (D) x 10mm (L)

Reason

A small number of outer implant boxes may be mislabeled. The inner tray, containing the implant, is label correctly. This condition, if present and not recognized could potentially result in the dental implant not being able to be placed into the osteotomy or seated to the desired depth if placement is attempted.

Action

The firm issued "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification letters to their customers dated May 10, 2013. The notification described the issue and provided recommendations actions regarding affected product. Customers with questions may contact 1 800-342-5454.

Distribution

Distribution to the state of Massachusetts, and the foreign countries of Australia, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Bonaire, Sweden, and Italy.

Quantity

51