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Straumann USA LLC: Straumann Palatal Implant , 4.8 L 4.2 mm, Article Number: 042.336S, Straumann USA., LLC, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810-1008

Recall number
Z-0278-2008
Recalling firm
Straumann USA LLC
Product
Straumann Palatal Implant , 4.8 L 4.2 mm, Article Number: 042.336S, Straumann USA., LLC, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810-1008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-09-28
Posted
2007-12-04
Terminated
2010-04-16
Reason
Sticking Transfer Piece: The Transfer Piece which accompanies the Palatal Implant may get stuck during implant requiring removal by using mechanical force.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Straumann USA, LLC sent Urgent Device Recall letters, via FedFx on 9/28/07, requesting the return of all Straumann Palatal Implant, articles 042.335 with lot numbers 1001, FE3776, F4662, F6563, E7083, and article 042.336S lot number 1001.
Quantity
32 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including states of AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, GA, KY, NH , MA, MD, MI, NM, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number: 1001
510(k) numbers
["K060062"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
OAT
Firm FEI
3004975279
Firm city
Andover
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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