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Biomet 3i, LLC: Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain and External Connection Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Recall number
Z-1171-2014
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain and External Connection Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-07-22
Posted
2014-03-12
Terminated
2015-04-21
Reason
During recent revised sterilization validation testing, the included surgical trays did not meet the Sterility Assurance Level required.
Root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action
Biomet 3i sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Correction Notice dated July 2013 to all affected customer via email, facsimile, or postal mail. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response form and fax to 561-514-6316. For questions contact Biomet 3i customer service at 1-800-342-5454.
Quantity
181
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Sweden, Singapore, Taiwan, and Uruguay.
Lot, serial or model codes
NPSDK0 aka PSKDO (PSKDT1)(
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LRO
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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