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Biomet 3i, LLC: "***BIOMET 3i***4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA***REF AC4425***Conical 25 ANGLED ABUTMENT***4.1mm(D) X 4mm(H)***Abutment; Pilier: Abutment; Abutment; Pilastro; Pilar***RX Only***Sterile***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park. Ed. 1. Planta 1'***". Attach an implant to an implant restoration.

Recall number
Z-0158-2012
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
"***BIOMET 3i***4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA***REF AC4425***Conical 25 ANGLED ABUTMENT***4.1mm(D) X 4mm(H)***Abutment; Pilier: Abutment; Abutment; Pilastro; Pilar***RX Only***Sterile***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park. Ed. 1. Planta 1'***". Attach an implant to an implant restoration.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-09-28
Posted
2011-11-03
Terminated
2012-03-09
Reason
On 09/28/2011 Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL initiated a recall of their Conical Angled Abutment, Model # AC4425 Lot 887628-5 and their Standard Conical Abutment Cylinder Model # SWCA62 Lot 848478. The packaging for the referenced products may not have been completely sealed prior to shipment.
Root cause
Employee error
Action
Biomet 3i, LLC sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory and return any affected product for replacement. A Product Recall Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 561-514-6316. Customers are directed to call 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity
122
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Chile, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Sweden.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model AC4425, Lot 887628-5
510(k) numbers
["K063403"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NHA
Firm FEI
1038806
Firm city
Palm Beach Gardens
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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