Events

Recall of Device Recall BIOMET 3i LTX DENTAL IMPLANTS

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
    76809
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1701-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-08
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154241
  • 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
    Implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZE
  • Reason
    A single lot of product that potentially has a single part within the lot that does not match the product on the label due to a commingle at the firm supplier.
  • Action
    On March 13 Zimmer Biomet contacted their international consignee and asked them to: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Complete the Certification of Acknowledgement portion of Attachment 1  Inventory Return Certification Form. a. Return a digital copy to postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com within three (3) days. 4. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship within your territory along with a completed Attachment 1  Inventory Return Certification Form to Biomet 3i. a. For each return, send a copy of Attachment 1 to postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com. b. Include a hardcopy of Attachment 1 with your shipment for immediate processing. c. Mark the outside of the returns box(es) clearly with RECALL. 5. Retain a copy of your recall acknowledgement and product return forms for your records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility. If after reviewing this notice you have further questions or concerns please contact us by email at postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com. 1-800-342-5454

Device

Device Recall BIOMET 3i LTX DENTAL IMPLANTS
  • Model / Serial
    LTX610, lot 1199571; UDI: (01)00844868009917(17)210916(10)1199571
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Argentina
  • Product Description
    BIOMET 3i LTX DENTAL IMPLANTS || Model LTX610 (6x10mm) - Plastic tray within Tyvek tray within cardboard box; one (1) unit per box. Labeled Sterile"
  • 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