***REF IFNT611***Full OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant 6 x 11.5mm***Sterile by radiation***Rx Only***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park, Ed, 1, Planta 1 Pl. de la Pau s/n08940 Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain. Lot #2011110798. Intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully endentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridge work and to retain over dentures.
FDA Recall Z-2158-2012 · Posted 2012-08-08
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Recalling FirmBiomet 3i, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNHA
Date Initiated2012-03-23
Date Terminated2013-12-16
Product Quantity240
Reason for Recall
Biomet 3i is recalling their product Full Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant IFNT611. The depth of the implant's internal hex is too shallow. The condition, if present, may prevent the driver; cover screw or abutment from fully engaging the implant.
Firm Action
BIOMET 3i sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on March 19, 2012, to all affected customers via email or fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers are to return any unopened and unused product for replacement at no cost. In addition, customers should contact Customer Service at 1-800-342-5454 for assistance if they encounter issues with the mating component, or if they have any questions or concerns. Customers are to respond to the notification regardless of whether they have product to return.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, UK, France, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Lebanon and Hong Kong.
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.
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