FDA Recall Terminated

Nobel Biocare 17 Multi-Unit Abutment, Conical Connection NP, 2.5mm, REF 36614. Product Usage: Intended to be used in the upper and lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function. The Multi-Unit Abutments, in combination with endosseous implants, are indicated for multiple unit reconstructions when screw retrained prosthetics are preferred.

Recall: Z-2529-2018 · Initiated March 16, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2529-2018
Event Number
80393
Firm
Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
FEI Number
1000125598
Product Code
NHA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 16, 2018
Posted
July 23, 2018
Terminated
September 11, 2018
Address
22715 Savi Ranch Pkwy, Yorba Linda, CA, 92887-4609

Description

Nobel Biocare 17 Multi-Unit Abutment, Conical Connection NP, 2.5mm, REF 36614. Product Usage: Intended to be used in the upper and lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function. The Multi-Unit Abutments, in combination with endosseous implants, are indicated for multiple unit reconstructions when screw retrained prosthetics are preferred.

Reason

The product label has missing information, such as the lot number and expiration date, as well as other information.

Action

Nobel Biocare sent an Urgent Quality Message letter dated March 13, 2018 via email to the U.S. consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For question contact customer service department at 800-322-5001.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, NE, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY. Foreign distribution was made to Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Spain, and Switzerland.

Quantity

74 units were distributed to the U.S.