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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DGDE, DirectGuide Drill Extender. Instrument for use with dental implants. A manufactured device that adds a 6mm extension for a 25mm and 28mm tissue height capability suitable for individual patient needs. The thru hole in the DGDE allows existing surgical drills to be inserted and locked in place.

Reported: December 16, 2015 Initiated: October 28, 2015 #Z-0396-2016

Product Description

DGDE, DirectGuide Drill Extender. Instrument for use with dental implants. A manufactured device that adds a 6mm extension for a 25mm and 28mm tissue height capability suitable for individual patient needs. The thru hole in the DGDE allows existing surgical drills to be inserted and locked in place.

Reason for Recall

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 26 lots of DGDE DirectGuide Drill Extender because of a possible dropping of the drill.

Details

Units Affected
478
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution- US (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, TX, MO, MI, MA, NV, OR, PA, AZ, IL, VA, OH, GA, and SC, and the country of Canada, Poland, Serbia, Italy, Germany, Cairo, Jordan, El Salvador, Kuwait, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Colombia, United Kingdom, Austria, Netherlands, Chile, and Egypt.
Location
Westlake Village, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DGDE, DirectGuide Drill Extender. Instrument for use with dental implants. A manufactured device that adds a 6mm extension for a 25mm and 28mm tissue height capability suitable for individual patient needs. The thru hole in the DGDE allows existing surgical drills to be inserted and locked in place.. Recalled by Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC. Units affected: 478.
Why was this product recalled?
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 26 lots of DGDE DirectGuide Drill Extender because of a possible dropping of the drill.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 16, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0396-2016.