—#107940

Product

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 product code: DZE — Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Dental
510(k) numbers: K063341
Affected lot / code info: Lot #2010111529

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Biomet 3i, LLC
Address: 4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410-4200

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US(nationwide) and the countries of: Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-11-04
Posted by FDA: 2012-06-20
Terminated: 2012-06-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #107940. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.