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BioHorizons Maximus 3.0 surgical kit, also marketed as BioHorizons One-piece 3.0 Implants and Surgical Kit

FDA device recall Z-0252-2007 · posted 2006-12-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc
Reason for recall
Dental implants were distributed which lacked the proper instruments for implantation.
Action taken
The firm initiated a recall on December 28, 2005 via US Mail. The letter explains the new implants introduced and explains the need for two additional instruments, the Handpiece and Ratchet Adapter, which are necessary to implant the new one-piece, ball-top 3.0mm diameter implant. A second letter was sent to all non-responding consignees on October 20, 2006 stating the same. The distributors were notified by electronic mail on 11/01/2006.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DZE
Quantity affected
470 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, El Salvador, India, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Singapore,
Date initiated
2005-12-28
Date posted
2006-12-06
Date terminated
2007-08-11
Location
Birmingham, AL

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