Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20115
FDA Recall Z-0490-2021 · Posted None
Recalling FirmGeistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNPM
Date Initiated2020-10-19
Date Terminated2021-07-13
Product Quantity1759 units
Reason for Recall
Difficult to expel Geistlich Bio-Oss granules from the pen, resistance could suddenly drop, and the granules may be expelled all at once, causing surrounding tissue, particularly in use for the sinus lift indication and while unlikely, could pose a risk for patient harm, including irritation of the oral mucosa or even a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane
Firm Action
Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. issued
Urgent Medical Device Notification letter on 10/19/20 stating reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
Action Requested of Customer
1. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form even if you do not have affected product on hand.
2. If you still have inventory of Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen with the impacted lot numbers, please immediately discontinue use and return all affected product together with the completed response form. A customer care representative will contact you to coordinate your refund and/or a replacement of goods.
3. If you have experienced this issue and have not reported this to date, please contact Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
4. If the product has been further distributed to other customers, please forward this notice and report to Geistlich Pharma North America.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact us at 855-799-5500 or [email protected]
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the country of Japan.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.