FDA Recall Open, Classified

Biomet 3i Certain-compatible 4.1 mm Milled Ti Abutment REF 9001767-F Preat milled Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single-unit or multi-unit prosthetic restorations.

Recall: Z-1987-2025 · Initiated April 2, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1987-2025
Event Number
96671
Firm
Preat Corp
FEI Number
2918719
Product Code
NHA
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 2, 2025
Posted
June 18, 2025
Address
2625 Skyway Dr, Ste B, Santa Maria, CA, 93455-1405

Description

Biomet 3i Certain-compatible 4.1 mm Milled Ti Abutment REF 9001767-F Preat milled Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single-unit or multi-unit prosthetic restorations.

Reason

Due to manufacturing issues, abutment products were manufactured with screw seat located too high, which may cause the mating screw to have a shorter engagement length into the associated implant.

Action

On 04/02/2025 an initial customer notification was distributed by the firm. On 05/05/2025, the firm sent via certified mail an updated "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL UPDATE" Letter to customers informing them that due to manufacturing issues with a dimensional condition that may lead to no engagement between the prosthetic screw and the implant. Customer are instructed to discard or return the affected devices to PREAT Corporation. For questions, contact Quality Assurance at 800-232-7732 or email [email protected]

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, GA, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN,TX, and WA.

Quantity

145 abutments