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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20126

Reported: December 2, 2020 Initiated: October 19, 2020 #Z-0492-2021

Product Description

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20126

Reason for Recall

Difficult to expel Geistlich Bio-Oss granules from the pen, resistance could suddenly drop, and the granules may be expelled all at once, causing surrounding tissue, particularly in use for the sinus lift indication and while unlikely, could pose a risk for patient harm, including irritation of the oral mucosa or even a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane

Details

Units Affected
537 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the country of Japan.
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20126. Recalled by Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.. Units affected: 537 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Difficult to expel Geistlich Bio-Oss granules from the pen, resistance could suddenly drop, and the granules may be expelled all at once, causing surrounding tissue, particularly in use for the sinus lift indication and while unlikely, could pose a risk for patient harm, including irritation of the oral mucosa or even a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 2, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0492-2021.