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Biomet 3i, LLC: 3i Custom # 5753, OSCM2913, 2.9MMX 3.4MM X 13MM, OSSEOTITE CUSTOM, MICROMINI IMPLANT, LOT # 470258, Sterile. Implant Innovations, Inc. 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Custom temporary cover screws are for use in maintaining the soft tissue during the healing process of a dental restoration.

Recall number
Z-2227-2009
Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Product
3i Custom # 5753, OSCM2913, 2.9MMX 3.4MM X 13MM, OSSEOTITE CUSTOM, MICROMINI IMPLANT, LOT # 470258, Sterile. Implant Innovations, Inc. 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Custom temporary cover screws are for use in maintaining the soft tissue during the healing process of a dental restoration.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-12-11
Posted
2009-09-22
Terminated
2009-10-01
Reason
Healing Abutment was not made within required manufacturing specification. The product did not have the relief behind the thread, which does not allow proper seating.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Each of the US customers was contacted by phone. Following the phone contacts, Biomet 3i performed a follow- up of each call with a faxed letter. Each customer was instructed to check their respective inventory for the affected product and corresponding lot number. They were then requested to fax back a response form to Biomet 3i Regulatory Services to provide feedback concerning their inventory. They were also instructed to return the affected product to Biomet 3i. Contact Biomet 3i, LLC at 1.561.776.6706, if there are any questions.
Quantity
24
Distribution
USA and Italy
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot # 51298
510(k) numbers
["K072642"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NDA
Firm FEI
1038806
Firm city
Palm Beach Gardens
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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