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Biomet 3i, LLC: ACT3020 Advanced Cutting technology (ACT) Twist Drill 3.0mm(D) X 20mm(L). BIOMET 3i 455 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA. Made in Switzerland. Twist drill for preparation of osteotomy during dental implant surgical drilling procedure.

Recall number
Z-1947-2009
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
ACT3020 Advanced Cutting technology (ACT) Twist Drill 3.0mm(D) X 20mm(L). BIOMET 3i 455 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA. Made in Switzerland. Twist drill for preparation of osteotomy during dental implant surgical drilling procedure.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-06-29
Posted
2009-09-01
Terminated
2010-01-05
Reason
Some of the packages of ACT3020, drills may actually contain an ACT3220 drill.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Action
Consignees were notified of recall by telephone and by faxed an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter, dated June 30, 2009. The letter stated the problem. The letter also asked customers to check their surgical kits and confirm the drill is placed in the correct space within the kit. Customers are to verify that the shank of the drill is marked as ACT3020 on one side and as 3.0 x 20mm on the opposite side. The letter also stated the clinical implications. Customers are to respond with the attached response fax and then return the drills to BIOMET 3i. Once the returned product is received, replacement drills will be sent to the customers. Questions or concerns should be directed to Kelly Taylor at 561-776-6906.
Quantity
29 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Korea, Netherlands, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and USA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot # 860172
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DZA
Firm FEI
1038806
Firm city
Palm Beach Gardens
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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