ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2140-2019 ยท NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

Biomet 3i, LLC

CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAN3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible

DateFeb 26, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonDuring manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the abutment, resulting in the screw head seating deeper in the abutment with no positive stop.
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe firm disseminated the notices by email on 02/26/2019. The letter requested that the dental laboratories quarantine and return any unused product and to further notify the affected clinician referral.
Quantity3 units
DistributionNationwide and Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K052648MODIFICATION TO 3I PATIENT-SPECIFIC DENTAL ABUTMENTS AND OVERDENTURE BARS
Implant Innovations, Inc., Oct 20, 2005
K102209ENCODE PATIENT SPECIFIC ABUTMENT
Biomet 3i, Inc., Dec 3, 2010