PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.

Reported: September 5, 2012 Initiated: May 31, 2012 #Z-2271-2012

Product Description

Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.

Reason for Recall

Biomet 3i conducted a recall on the device Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder due to some packages labeled LPCCC1, Hexed Castable Cylinder possibly containing LPCCC2, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinders.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Units Affected
611 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the USA and the countries to Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cylinder***Cylinder; Cylindre; Zylinder; Cilindro; Cilindro; Cilindro***RX only***NON STERILE***Caution: Law prohibits dispensing without prescription***Consult instructions for use*** Castable cylinders are intended to be used to produce a definitive casting for dental restoration onto which porcelain can then be cast.. Recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC. Units affected: 611 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Biomet 3i conducted a recall on the device Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder due to some packages labeled LPCCC1, Hexed Castable Cylinder possibly containing LPCCC2, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinders.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 5, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2271-2012.