Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2208-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Report date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Quantity | 178 |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States |
Official product description
Osseotite Parallel Walled Certain 4mm(D)X 15mm (L) Dental Implant Product Usage: Surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully edentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain over dentures.
Why the product was recalled
One of the dental implants do not have the internal hex feature. One of the dental implants do not have the internal thread feature.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of MA, CT, NJ, DE, NY, FL, OK, TX, PA, DC, IL, KS, LA, MD, CA, RI, TN, MN, and SC and the countries of Canada, Japan, Australia, Italy Germany, France, Switzerland, Apain, Brazil, Uruguay, Singapore, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Austria, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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