ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1438-2015 ยท DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 37291.

DateApr 13, 2015 (initiated Mar 9, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonA material used in the packaging of the dental implants may impart a sticky substance on the top surfaces of the implants and in some cases on the first threads.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionNobel Biocare sent an Important - Field Correction letter dated March 6, 2015, to all affected customers and another recall letter dated dated March 10, 2015, to all affected customers to inform them that Nobel Biocare Quality Management Systems observed an issue with a material used in the packaging of their implants. The firm's internal analysis has confirmed that this material is not according to their standards. The letters provide the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return the affected product(s) not yet used to Nobel Biocare to receive a r
Quantity5 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K023113REPLACE TIUNITE ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANT
Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc., Sep 26, 2002
K050258GROOVY IMPLANTS
Nobel Biocare AB, Apr 19, 2005
K062566NOBELREPLACE TAPERED CONICAL CONNECTION
Nobel Biocare USA, LLC, Dec 6, 2006