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Straumann NC Closure Screw, Titanium, Precision attachment, Article Number: 024.2105.04, Straumann, Andover, MA 01810

FDA device recall Z-1037-2008 · posted 2008-04-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Straumann Usa, Llc
Reason for recall
Mislabeled package: Narrow Connection (NC) Closure Screws contain closure screws for the regular connection (RC) bone level implant. The RC closures screw is larger (3.5mm diameter) and therefore, will not fit into the NC implant (3.0mm diameter) narrow connection.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by telephone on 1/10/08 followed by an Urgent Device Recall letter on January 10, 2008. The letter instructs users to return any affected product to the firm along with a recall acknowledgement form. For additional information, contact 978-747-2514.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
EGG
Quantity affected
26 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including states of CA, DE, FL, IL, ME, NY, OH, OR, and TX.
Date initiated
2008-01-10
Date posted
2008-04-30
Date terminated
2009-11-06
Location
Andover, MA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
P.004 HEALING ABUTMENTS AND CLOSURE SCREWS (K071585)Straumann USA2007-07-11