Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 21, 2015
Drill set may contain incorrect drill.
Straumann USA, LLC recalled Drill set long, drill stop compatible for 4.8mm diameter implant, Article Number 040.447S… - a moderate-severity action.
Drill set long, drill stop compatible for 4.8mm diameter implant, Article Number 040.447S… was recalled by Straumann USA, LLC in January 21, 2015. Reason: Drill set may contain incorrect drill.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0981-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Straumann USA, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Drill set may contain incorrect drill..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0981-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0981-2015) was formally reported on January 21, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 27, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Straumann USA, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 362 pieces.
The documented reason for this recall is: Drill set may contain incorrect drill. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the following states: AZ, CA, CO,CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA and WV. Worldwide in the following countries by Institut Straumann AG distribution netw…. 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
362 pieces
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Drill set long, drill stop compatible for 4.8mm diameter implant, Article Number 040.447S Endosseous dental implant drill set.
Drill set may contain incorrect drill.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0981-2015 |
| Date reported | January 21, 2015 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Straumann USA, LLC |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 362 pieces |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the following states: AZ, CA, CO,CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA and WV. Worldwide in the following countries by Institut Straumann AG distribution network: Austria, Austr… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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