FDA Recall Terminated

Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.

Recall: Z-2271-2012 · Initiated May 31, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2271-2012
Event Number
62578
Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
FEI Number
1038806
Product Code
NHA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
May 31, 2012
Posted
August 24, 2012
Terminated
November 21, 2013
Address
4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4200

Description

Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.

Reason

Biomet 3i conducted a recall on the device Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder due to some packages labeled LPCCC1, Hexed Castable Cylinder possibly containing LPCCC2, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinders.

Action

Biomet 3i sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY NOTICE" dated May 31, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the USA and the countries to Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.

Quantity

611 units