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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Abutment Screw Retrieval Instrument 3.0/NP - Product Usage: The instruments for abutment screw retrieval can be used if an abutment screw is broken and a part of the screw is left inside the implant screw channel. If the implant thread needs to be cleaned before placing a new screw, a screw tap repair can be used. The instruments are intended for both simple and advanced treatments.

Reported: February 26, 2020 Initiated: March 14, 2019 #Z-1322-2020

Product Description

Abutment Screw Retrieval Instrument 3.0/NP - Product Usage: The instruments for abutment screw retrieval can be used if an abutment screw is broken and a part of the screw is left inside the implant screw channel. If the implant thread needs to be cleaned before placing a new screw, a screw tap repair can be used. The instruments are intended for both simple and advanced treatments.

Reason for Recall

Due to a problem in the packaging sealing process at the supplier of the affected devices, it cannot be guaranteed that the sterilized medical devices in the scope of this recall remain sterile during their shelf-life.

Details

Recalling Firm
Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
Units Affected
233 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of CA, AU, JP, BR, ZA, RU, TW, HK, IN, CN, SA, NZ, MO, CO, LB, AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GG, GR, HR, HU, IE, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RS, SE.
Location
Yorba Linda, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Abutment Screw Retrieval Instrument 3.0/NP - Product Usage: The instruments for abutment screw retrieval can be used if an abutment screw is broken and a part of the screw is left inside the implant screw channel. If the implant thread needs to be cleaned before placing a new screw, a screw tap repair can be used. The instruments are intended for both simple and advanced treatments.. Recalled by Nobel Biocare Usa Llc. Units affected: 233 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to a problem in the packaging sealing process at the supplier of the affected devices, it cannot be guaranteed that the sterilized medical devices in the scope of this recall remain sterile during their shelf-life.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 26, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1322-2020.