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Terminated

External Implant RBT, D3 Threadform 4.0 X 10.5mm, REF 40105D3, STERILE R, Rx Only, BioHorizons(R), 2300 Riverchase Center, Birmingham, AL 35244 Usage: dental

FDA Recall Z-1058-2014 · Posted 2014-02-20

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDZE
Date Initiated2013-12-10
Date Terminated2014-03-28
Product Quantity119 units

Reason for Recall

The body length of the External Implant 40105D3 Lot 1302762 labeled as 10.5mm in length is in fact 12mm in length.

Firm Action

The firm, BioHorizons, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated December 10, 2013 to its Consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return unused affected implants and receive replacements free of charge; complete and return the enclosed Customer Reply Form via fax to (205) 484-2195 or scan to PDF and e-mail to [email protected]; If you have affected implants, upon receipt of your completed Customer Reply Form, you will be contacted by BioHorizons Customer Care and provided a Return Authorization number. In addition, if you have already placed any affected implants without incident, no special patient action needs to be taken. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact our Customer Care Department at (888) 246-8338, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm Central Time.

Root Cause

Mixed-up of materials/components

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: LA, CA, NC, IL, PA, and NY; and Internationally to: Seoul, Korea; New Delhi, India; Taipei City, Taiwan; and Madrid, Spain.

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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