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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are 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 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.

Reported: October 31, 2012 Initiated: August 3, 2012 #Z-0119-2013

Product Description

Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are 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 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.

Reason for Recall

Biomet 3i recalled their Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant, Model # INT510 due to a small percentage of the devices are missing the internal threading.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Units Affected
227
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA, GA, OR, KS, NY, VA, CT, NH, IL, OK, and MA and internationally to Australia, Brazil, Columbia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Portugal, and Spain.
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are 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 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.. Recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC. Units affected: 227.
Why was this product recalled?
Biomet 3i recalled their Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant, Model # INT510 due to a small percentage of the devices are missing the internal threading.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 31, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0119-2013.