Events

Recall of Device Recall Microvent

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer Dental Inc.

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
    28217
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1141-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-01-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-07-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2004-09-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=31394
  • 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
    Sterility barrier compromised.

Device

Device Recall Microvent
  • Model / Serial
    MicroVent Implant Line   Part # Description Lot Number Quantity MV3H10 Impl, M-V II, HA, 3.7mm, 10mm 0200515 100 MV3H10 Impl, M-V II, HA, 3.7mm, 10mm 0202923 100 MV3H13 Impl, M-V II, HA, 3.7mm, 13mm 014962 270 MV3H13 Impl, M-V II, HA, 3.7mm, 13mm 0200428 200 MV3H8 Impl, M-V II, HA, 3.7mm, 8mm 0202162 30 MV4H10 Impl, M-V II, HA, 4.7mm, 10mm 0200516 100 MV4H13 Impl, M-V II, HA, 4.7mm, 13mm 016646 100 MV4H13 Impl, M-V II, HA, 4.7mm, 13mm 0200427 100 MV4H8 Impl, M-V II, HA, 4.7mm, 8mm 0201180 35
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Product Description
    Microvent Implant Line
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Dental Inc

Manufacturer

Zimmer Dental Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Dental Inc, 1900 Aston Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008-7308
  • 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