BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    "***REF IWTH56***Certain EP HEALING ABUTMENT 5mm(D) X 5mm(P) X 6mm(H).*** Healing abutment*** STERILE.***Rx Only.*** Made in USA*** Implant Innovations, Inc. Global Headquarters 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA Tel: (800) 342-5454 www.3i.online.com. Outside US 561-776-6700***Implant Innovations Siberica S.L., WTC Almeda Park, Ed. 1 Planta 1a Pl. De la Pau s/n 08940-Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain. Phone: +34 934 705500. Fax +34 933 717 849. Lot Number: 602691.***" Biomet 3i healing abutments are temporary healing abutments for use in maintaining the soft tissue opening throughout the healing process of dental restoration.

    Recall: Z-2799-2011 · Initiated February 23, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2799-2011
    Event Number
    58768
    Firm
    Biomet 3i, LLC
    FEI Number
    1038806
    Product Code
    NSQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Error in labeling
    Initiated
    February 23, 2010
    Posted
    July 13, 2011
    Terminated
    November 9, 2011
    Address
    4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4200

    Description

    "***REF IWTH56***Certain EP HEALING ABUTMENT 5mm(D) X 5mm(P) X 6mm(H).*** Healing abutment*** STERILE.***Rx Only.*** Made in USA*** Implant Innovations, Inc. Global Headquarters 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA Tel: (800) 342-5454 www.3i.online.com. Outside US 561-776-6700***Implant Innovations Siberica S.L., WTC Almeda Park, Ed. 1 Planta 1a Pl. De la Pau s/n 08940-Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain. Phone: +34 934 705500. Fax +34 933 717 849. Lot Number: 602691.***" Biomet 3i healing abutments are temporary healing abutments for use in maintaining the soft tissue opening throughout the healing process of dental restoration.

    Reason

    Biomet 3i of Palm Beach Gardens, FL is recalling their Certain EP Healing Abutment (IWTH56). The Healing Abutment dimensions did not match outside label and laser etching on part. The product was actually 8mm but the package indicated 6mm.

    Action

    The firm, BIOMET 3i, initially contacted each US customer by telephone using a prepared phone script. Following telephone contact, the firm followed up each call with a faxed "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 1, 2010. International customers were notified first by email then by fax. The letter and email described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return the healing abutment(s) for replacement if they have not already opened and used the product; respond with the attached response fax and return the product(s) to the: Regulatory Affairs Department, BIOMET 3i, 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, Incident No. IC95863. BIOMET will send a replacement healing abutment(s) once the returned product is received. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recall Coordinator at 561-776-6906.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Europe and Japan.

    Quantity

    49