ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1285-2023 ยท NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous

Preat Corp

Neodent GM X 6mm Engaging Titanium Base, REF: 9007162

DateMar 24, 2023 (initiated Feb 21, 2023)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonEngaging titanium base contains a dimensional condition that allows vertical movement of the titanium base after the prosthetic screw is torqued to the recommended value, which if undetected and installed on the implant, may lead to abutment/screw fracture, which could result in the abutment/screw/crown being ingested by the patient.
Root causeProcess design
ActionOn 2/21/23, recall notices were mailed to customers who were asked to discard or return affected devices to the recalling firm. In addition, in the event affected product was further distributed, customers were asked to inform their customers, or to provide a customer list so the recalling firm could notify these additional customers. The customer service number was provided: 800-232-7732
Quantity26
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, OR, UT, NY.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K220823Preat Abutments
Preat Corporation, Oct 26, 2022