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Biomet 3i, LLC: Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Non-Platform Switched Parallel Walled Implant 5mm (D) x 13mm (L)

Recall number
Z-1961-2013
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Non-Platform Switched Parallel Walled Implant 5mm (D) x 13mm (L)
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-05-10
Posted
2013-08-13
Terminated
2014-08-13
Reason
A small number of outer implant boxes may be mislabeled. The inner tray, containing the implant, is label correctly. This condition, if present and not recognized could potentially result in the dental implant not being able to be placed into the osteotomy or seated to the desired depth if placement is attempted.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
The firm issued "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification letters to their customers dated May 10, 2013. The notification described the issue and provided recommendations actions regarding affected product. Customers with questions may contact 1 800-342-5454.
Quantity
33
Distribution
Distribution to the state of Massachusetts, and the foreign countries of Australia, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Bonaire, Sweden, and Italy.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot number: 2012101530 Exp 2017/12 Catalog #: BNSS513
510(k) numbers
["K122300"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DZE
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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