ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1215-2014 ยท NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

Biomet 3i, LLC

Dental Abutment labeled in part: "4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA 1-800-342-5454***EDAZ , EDAZx and ILDExxx***BellaTek Zirconia Abutment Position Number: XX Abutment; Pilier; Abutment; Abutment; Pilastro; Pilar***Rx only***Non-sterile, Sterilize prior to use.***Biomet 3i Dental Iberica S.L.*** Biomet 3i Dental Abutments are intended for use as accessories to endosseous dent

DateMar 17, 2014 (initiated Aug 26, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonReports relating to Biomet 3i's BellaTek Zirconia Dental Abutment fractures were received.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionThe firm, BIOMET 3i, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Removal - BellaTek Zirconia Abutments" letter dated August 2013 via email, facsimile or postal mail to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. All customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected product; return the abutments to BIOMET 3i for replacement and full credit; complete and return the attached Recall Return Response Form, and to advise their customers and forward a copy of the Medical Device Removal Notice and the contained recommendations. BIOMET 3i has decided to init
Quantity10,454
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, Hawaii and Puerto Rico; and countries of: Spain, Australia, Canada, Co
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K0322633I PATIENT-SPECIFIC DENTAL ABUTMENT AND OVERDENTURE BAR
Implant Innovations, Inc., Jan 28, 2004
K052648MODIFICATION TO 3I PATIENT-SPECIFIC DENTAL ABUTMENTS AND OVERDENTURE BARS
Implant Innovations, Inc., Oct 20, 2005