Events

Recall of Device Recall GHK

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, 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
    78583
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0283-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-11-15
  • Event Status
    Completed
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=159820
  • 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
    Accessories, implant, dental, endosseous - Product Code NDP
  • Reason
    The spectra system/legacy guided surgery handle kit had guided handle inserts that were out of implant direct specifications, from the results of complaints submitted by clinicians regarding the 3.4mm guide insert that will not allow the 3.4 drill to pass through, since the diameter is too small. in addition, the 2.3mm guide was too large.
  • Action
    On November 22, 2017, the recalling firm will send consignees customer letters with replacement product, requesting nonconforming product to be returned to Implant Direct with return labels and packaging. The recalling firm will then initiate calls 24 hours after the communication is sent to the clinician; initiate second calls 72 hours after the communication is sent; and initiate third calls 5 working days after the communication is sent. For further questions, please call (818) 444-3300.

Device

Device Recall GHK
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 38665, 38825, 42562, 42649, 43810, 45014, 46950, 50165, 45018, 50165, 52360, 52987, 60376, 62435, 64245, 67044, 73431, 73729, 74772, 70293
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : Europe, Canada, Australia, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.
  • Product Description
    Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) || Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) allows clinicians to drill through a surgical guide to create an osteotomy for implant placement with the precision and accuracy as designed with treatment planning software. The G-HK consists of 4 guide handles with inserts attached on each end. Each insert has an opening that matches the diameter of our surgical drills. The insert portion of the guide handle fits intimately into the guide sleeve that is embedded into a surgical guide.
  • Manufacturer
    Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

Manufacturer

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC, 3050 E Hillcrest Dr, Westlake Village CA 91362-3171
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA