Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2020-07-20
Date Terminated2021-05-12
Product Quantity188
Reason for Recall
Dental implant cap label may incorrectly indicate implant measurements 5.0x8mm. Actual implant measurements are 4.3x10mm. If not noticed prior to implant placement, this could lead to: 1) A second surgical procedure; 2) Implant replacement; 3) If placed in posterior lower jaw, the implant may damage the inferior alveolar nerve canal or perforate a small artery requiring immediate implant removal.
Firm Action
On 07/20/20, Urgent Medical Device Recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1. Inspect your stock and confirm that both the cap label and the vial label indicate 4.3x10mm.
2. Quarantine devices with cap label 5.0x8mm.
3. Complete attached Customer Acknowledgment Form, even if you do not have any affected stock, and return it to the recalling firm via email.
4. Return all incorrectly labeled devices to the firm. Correctly labeled devices do not need to be returned.
5. Ensure relevant staff members are informed of this recall. If you have supplied or transferred any potentially affected product to another facility or organization, let that facility know of the recall by providing a copy of this letter.
6. Firm will replace returned affected devices.
If you require any further information or support, please contact your local customer support representative at 714-282-4800 ext. 1527.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL and NY and the countries of Albania 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.