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Terminated

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMT4B10 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Immediate loading is indicated when there is good primary stability and an appropriate occlusal load.

FDA Recall Z-0778-2016 · Posted 2016-02-09

Recalling FirmZimmer Dental Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDZE
Date Initiated2016-01-06
Date Terminated2016-05-06
Product Quantity1059

Reason for Recall

Information specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.

Firm Action

Zimmer sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated January 6, 2016 to all affected customers.. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to do the following; review the notice and check inventory for the affected units, ff they wish to keep the product familiarize themselves with the Technical Bulletin information, if they wish to return the affected product call Zimmer Dental Customer Service at 1-800-854-7019 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and to setup a FedEx pick-up to return the products, and complete Attachment 1, the Business Reply Form. It was requested that customers maintain a copy of the noticeand a signed copy of Attachment 1 for your records. For assistance or any other questions contact Zimmer Dental Customer Service at 1-800-854-7019. Customer Service is available 7:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific), Monday through Friday.

Root Cause

Labeling Change Control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide in the states of NY, CA, KS, NJ, CO, MI, MD, WA, CT, KY, OR, OH, IA, SC, AZ, AK, IN, TN, WI, FL, AL, UT, WY, MA, PA, MN, IL, MI, GA, ND, RI, including Puerto Rico; and the countries of Thailand, France, Germany, Colombia, Hungary, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Spain, and Italy

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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