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BIOMET 3i, EP Healing Abutment, REF/Item Number: THA53, 4.1mm(D) X 5mm(P) X 3mm(H), Sterile, BIOMET 3i, Palm Beach, FL

FDA device recall Z-1366-2008 · posted 2008-03-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, Inc.
Reason for recall
Mis-labeling: Labeled THA53 device packaging may contain ITHA53 devices (The ITHA53 is designed to be used with an internally hexed implant--The THA53 is used with an external hex platform)
Action taken
Each USA customer was first contacted by telephone and then with a faxed, Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 2/25/2008. Each International customer was first contacted by E-mail and then with a faxed letter. They were instructed to return the affected product to Biomet 3i.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
NHA
Quantity affected
254
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2008-02-14
Date posted
2008-03-29
Date terminated
2008-07-10
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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BIOMET 3I DENTAL ABUTMENTS AND RESTORATIVE COMPONENTS (K072642)Biomet 3i, Inc.2007-12-20