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Terminated

Outer Package Label: Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System, 4.1mm X 10mm, 3.5mm, REF:TSVM4B10, Sterile:R, Rx Only; Inner Package Label: Implant, MTX, 3.7mm x 10mm,3.5mm, REF: TSVB10. Zimmer Dental Implants 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-2963-2018 · Posted None

Recalling FirmZimmer Dental Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDZE
Date Initiated2018-05-10
Date Terminated2020-08-19
Product Quantity299 units

Reason for Recall

Dental implants have incorrect item/lot numbers and size on the inner package labeling. Correct item/lot numbers and size are on the outer package labeling.

Firm Action

The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "Medical Device Recall" notice dated 5/10/2018 via FedEx/UPS courier to its customers. OUS distributors received a "distributor" notice. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to immediately return affected product to Field Action, PM Regulatory Compliance, Zimmer Biomet, 4555 Riverside Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 US and asked to complete and return a Certificate of Acknowledgement. and send to [email protected]. If you have further questions or concerns, please call the Recall Department at 561-776-6700 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a prompt to leave a voicemail. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected].

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, PA,TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA; and to countries of: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and 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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