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Biomet 3i, LLC: BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation

Recall number
Z-0838-2017
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-09-14
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2019-07-26
Reason
A limited number of product pouches may not have been sealed during packaging.
Root cause
Employee error
Action
BIOMET 3i will conduct this recall with Dentists and Health Care Professionals. Notices will be sent via a carrier with a traceable method of delivery by BIOMET 3i team members. " All dentists and health care professionals will be notified via courier: - Dentists and health care professionals will be sent a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating and removing the product in their control. - Dentists and health care professionals will return on-hand product to BIOMET 3i via a courier agency and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. - Dentists and health care professionals will complete and return the Inventory Return Certification Form to the fax number or email address provided. International distributors will be notified via email. Further distribution of the international customer notices will be sent through the local and regional distributors following local language translation. Communications will occur as translations are completed and are anticipated to occur during the week of September 12, 2016.1233. Customers with questions were instructed to call the customer call center at +44 (0) 800 652-1233.
Quantity
123
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal and Sweden
Lot, serial or model codes
Part # ILPC441 Lot # 2016021500
510(k) numbers
["K092341"]
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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Published
2026-09-28
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