Dental Product Recalls Biomet 3i Dental Implant

Date Posted	October 23, 2012
Recall Number	Z-0119-2013
Product	Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully edentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain over dentures.
Code Information	Model # INT510, Lot # 2011090751
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer	Biomet 3i, LLC 4555 Riverside Dr Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410-4200
Consumer Instructions	Contact the recalling firm for information
For Additional Information Contact	Mark Mashburn 561-776-6700
Reason for Recall	Biomet 3i recalled their Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant, Model # INT510 due to a small percentage of the devices are missing the internal threading.
Action	Biomet 3 i sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated August 3, 2012, to all affected customers via e-mail, facsimile, telephone, or postal mail. Each customer was instructed to check their inventory for the affected product and provide feedback to Biomet 3i. Product is to be returned to: Biomet 3i P.M. Regulatory Compliance 4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-342-5454. For questions regarding this recall call 561-776-6700.
Quantity in Commerce	227
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA, GA, OR, KS, NY, VA, CT, NH, IL, OK, and MA and internationally to Australia, Brazil, Columbia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Portugal, and Spain.