Events

Recall of Device Recall Full OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant

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
    62375
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2158-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-12-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110364
  • 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
    Abutment, implant, dental, endosseous - Product Code NHA
  • Reason
    Biomet 3i is recalling their product full osseotite tapered certain implant ifnt611. the depth of the implant's internal hex is too shallow. the condition, if present, may prevent the driver; cover screw or abutment from fully engaging the implant.
  • Action
    BIOMET 3i sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on March 19, 2012, to all affected customers via email or fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers are to return any unopened and unused product for replacement at no cost. In addition, customers should contact Customer Service at 1-800-342-5454 for assistance if they encounter issues with the mating component, or if they have any questions or concerns. Customers are to respond to the notification regardless of whether they have product to return.

Device

Device Recall Full OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number 2011110798
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States, UK, France, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Lebanon and Hong Kong.
  • Product Description
    ***REF IFNT611***Full OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant 6 x 11.5mm***Sterile by radiation***Rx Only***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park, Ed, 1, Planta 1 Pl. de la Pau s/n08940 Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain. Lot #2011110798. || Intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully endentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridge work and to retain over dentures.
  • 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