Events

Recall of Device Recall 3i Custom

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet 3i, LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    52631
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2227-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-12-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-09-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2009-10-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=83494
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Endosseous dental implant abutment - Product Code NDA
  • Reason
    Healing abutment was not made within required manufacturing specification. the product did not have the relief behind the thread, which does not allow proper seating.
  • Action
    Each of the US customers was contacted by phone. Following the phone contacts, Biomet 3i performed a follow- up of each call with a faxed letter. Each customer was instructed to check their respective inventory for the affected product and corresponding lot number. They were then requested to fax back a response form to Biomet 3i Regulatory Services to provide feedback concerning their inventory. They were also instructed to return the affected product to Biomet 3i. Contact Biomet 3i, LLC at 1.561.776.6706, if there are any questions.

Device

Device Recall 3i Custom
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 51298
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    USA and Italy
  • Product Description
    3i Custom # 5753, OSCM2913, 2.9MMX 3.4MM X 13MM, OSSEOTITE CUSTOM, MICROMINI IMPLANT, LOT # 470258, Sterile. Implant Innovations, Inc. 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. || Custom temporary cover screws are for use in maintaining the soft tissue during the healing process of a dental restoration.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet 3i, LLC

Manufacturer

Biomet 3i, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet 3i, LLC, 4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-4200
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA