FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#139565

Product

UCLA Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder 3.4mm Are accessories to endosseous dental implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely edentulous patient.

FDA product code
NHAAbutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Dental
510(k) numbers
K072642
Affected lot / code info
Model # MUCC1C LOT # 1186054

Why it was recalled

MUCC2, non-hexed, castable abutment cylinders, has been labeled and distributed as a MUCC1C, hexed, castable abutment cylinders for this one lot only.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Biomet sent a Medical Device Recall Notice dated July 27, 2015, to all their clinicians informing them about the recall and to complete the attached recall return response form and any unused product to be replaced at no charge. Contact information 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 including Italy and Uruguay.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-29
Posted by FDA
2015-09-11
Terminated
2016-05-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #139565. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.