Events

Recall of Device Recall Incise Zirconia Coping (CBZR0102)

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
    58769
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-2838-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-12-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-07-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-07-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=100493
  • 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
    Restoration, porcelain - Product Code NSP
  • Reason
    On december 1, 2010 biomet 3i recalled their product incise zirconia coping (cbzr0102). the coping contains a manufacturing defect. coping is oversized. all affected direct accounts were notified by letter on december 14, 2010.
  • Action
    Biomet 3i sent an "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 14, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to complete and fax the Product Recall Response form to 561-514-6316. In addition, a shipping label is enclosed with the letter for returning the affected product. Customers with questions and concerns should contact Biomet 3i recall coordinator at 561-776-6906.

Device

Device Recall Incise Zirconia Coping (CBZR0102)
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers: 97646, 97415, 97418, 97422, 97417 97421, 97420, 97481, 97423, 97419, 97488, 97476, 97478, 97486 97490, 97416.
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    Not Classified
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
  • Product Description
    "***3i Incise Custom-Made Label. QP157 Approved 07/09/10*** 3i inc se Custom-made Dental Framework***Biomet 3i 4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 800-342-5454 www.biomet3i.com Please consult instructions for use and recommendation***For Dental Lab use ONLY Non-sterile/For single Use***" || Indicated for use in restorative procedure to affix the final prosthesis to the abutment. Coping and frameworks provide the base structure for final porcelain application as the final step of creating a restoration. The devices are intended to be used to create final restoration for dental reconstruction with either a prepared tooth or dental implant abutment.
  • 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