Events

Recall of Device Recall Low Profile Abutment

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
    62578
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2271-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-05-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=111086
  • 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 conducted a recall on the device low profile abutment, non-hexed castable cylinder due to some packages labeled lpccc1, hexed castable cylinder possibly containing lpccc2, non-hexed castable cylinders.
  • Action
    Biomet 3i sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY NOTICE" dated May 31, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

Device Recall Low Profile Abutment
  • Model / Serial
    Lots: 2010100001, 2010080684, and 2010090191
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the USA and the countries to Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
  • Product Description
    Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** || Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.
  • 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