Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 18, 2015
The RASH3N, a hexed, abutment screw driver tip has been labeled and distributed as RASQ3N, a square, abutment screw driver tip. Additionally, the RASQ3N received the RASH3N's lase…
Biomet 3i, LLC recalled Biomet 3i Narrow Right Angle Large Driver Tip (Hexed). Driver tips are attached to a sur… - a moderate-severity action.
Biomet 3i Narrow Right Angle Large Driver Tip (Hexed). Driver tips are attached to a sur… was recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC in November 18, 2015. Reason: The RASH3N, a hexed, abutment screw driver tip has been labeled and distributed as RASQ3N, a square, abutment…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0266-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Biomet 3i, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The RASH3N, a hexed, abutment screw driver tip has been labeled and distributed as RASQ3N, a square, abutment….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0266-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0266-2016) was formally reported on November 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 10, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Biomet 3i, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 96 pieces.
The documented reason for this recall is: The RASH3N, a hexed, abutment screw driver tip has been labeled and distributed as RASQ3N, a square, abutment screw driver tip. Additionally, the RASQ3N received the RASH3N's laser marking "RASH3N" during manufacturing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and District of Columbia Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
96 pieces
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Biomet 3i Narrow Right Angle Large Driver Tip (Hexed). Driver tips are attached to a surgical drilling unit to carry components such as implant mounts, healing abutments and screws for placement and removal. For dental and restorative procedures.
The RASH3N, a hexed, abutment screw driver tip has been labeled and distributed as RASQ3N, a square, abutment screw driver tip. Additionally, the RASQ3N received the RASH3N's laser marking "RASH3N" during manufacturing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0266-2016 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 10, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Firm location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Affected scope | 96 pieces |
| Distribution | AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and District of Columbia Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, South Korea… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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