Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0298-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Report date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Quantity | 76 devices |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States |
Official product description
Product is Full OSSEOTITE Parallel Walled Certain Implant, Model Number IFOA411. The product is sterile. Product provides 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
Biomet 3i recalled Full OSSEOTITE 2 Tapered Certain Implant and Full OSSEOTITE Parallel Walled Certain Implant due to a manufacturing condition where the depth of the implant's internal hex is too shallow. This condition may prevent the driver or abutment from fully engaging in the implant.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of VA, SC, HI, LA, OH, FL, IL, NJ, NC, CA, CT, MI, TN, AK, NH, NY, MA, GA, PA, and KY and the countries of United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Israel, Poland, Hong Kong, Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, and France.
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: Letter.
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