Implant, Dental, Endosseous, Acid Etched, ICE, Osseotite, Internal Connection. . Product is labeled in part: "***Certain 3.25, 13***REF IOSM313 LOT*** OSSEOTITE Certain Implant***3.25 x 13mm***CE 0086***Use by yyyy-mm***Sterile by radiation*** STERILE R***Do not re-sterile***RX only Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***do not use if package is damaged***do not reuse***consult instructions for use***Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.*** Product Usage: The BIOMET 3i Dental Implants are intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means of prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully edentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain over dentures.
FDA Recall Z-1828-2012 · Posted 2012-06-20
Recalling FirmBiomet 3i, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDZE
Date Initiated2011-11-04
Date Terminated2012-06-25
Product Quantity219 units in total
Reason for Recall
On November 3, 2011 Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL initiated a recall of their Osseotite Certain Implant, Model # IOSM313, Lot #2010111529. Dental implant lot may not have an internal thread.
Firm Action
Biomet 3i sent an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter dated November 04, 2011 via e-mail, facsimile, telephone or postal mail to all consignees affected. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Each customer was instructed to check their respective inventory for the affected product and return any unused item(s) to Biomet 3i for prompt replacement. For question or concerns contact Biomet 3i at 1-800-342-5454.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US(nationwide) and the countries of: Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.
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.