Recall of Stage1 Dental Implant

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Keystone 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
    79297
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1179-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-10-16
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    A locking plastic abutment sleeve, used by dental technicians in dental laboratories to aid in the creation of the final restorative crown, was packed as a non-locking plastic abutment sleeve.
  • Action
    The firm, Keystone Dental, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 10/24/217 to its consignee. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignee was instructed to do the following: Return any product remaining in inventory to Keystone Dental and replacement product will be sent to you. Note: These lots were the only affected product and all other inventory you may have can be used. Complete and return the Customer Relations Fax Back Form to Customer Relations (1-866-903-9272-US only/ 1-781-328-3400). If you have any questions, please contact Customer Relations Manager at: Toll Free 866-902-9272; Fax 866-903-9272 and CustomerSupport@KeystoneDental.com.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Lots: 35026, 35579, 36133
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    International Distribution to: Germany only.
  • Product Description
    STAGE-1¿ RDS COC Abutment Plastic Sleeve, Non-Lock, Multi-Unit; Catalog Number: S2437-01-1K
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Keystone Dental Inc, 154 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington MA 01803-4403
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA