International Medical Devices Database

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
NIDFSINVIMA
1 Event
- Safety Alert for Dental implants and prosthetic components

One device in the database

Dental implants and prosthetic components

Model / Serial
CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT, CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT, LOW PROFILE || ABUTMENT, LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT (NON-HEXED) || TRANSFER IMPRESSION COPING, LOW PROFILE || ABUTMENT HEALING CAP, LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT || NON-HEXED PREFORMANCE TEMPORARY CYLINDER, || LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT PICK-UP IMPRESSION || COPING, LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT QUICKBRIDGE, LOW || PROFILE ABUTMENT TEMPORARY CYLINDER, LOW || PROFILE ABUTMENT TITANIUM RETAINING SCREW, LOW || PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT
Product Description
Used in partial and totally edentulous patients. It serves as a support for dental prostheses.

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