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Zimmer Dental AdVent Implant System, Abutment, Tapered, Rx, sterile, Zimmer Dental, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; REF AVACT.

FDA device recall Z-0499-2010 · posted 2009-12-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The devices may not meet specifications, which may result in fracturing during tightening of the component.
Action taken
User accounts were notified of the issue by phone on or about 11/6/09. Clinicians were requested to schedule a follow-up appointment and to remove and replace the recalled components for any patients who had this device placed without fracturing during the procedure. Questions are directed to the company at 1-800-854-7019.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DZE
Quantity affected
738
Distribution
Ohio, Canada and France.
Date initiated
2009-11-06
Date posted
2009-12-10
Date terminated
2010-10-08
Location
Warsaw, IN

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RecordFirmDate
SCREW-VENT IMPLANT SYSTEM, SV;TAPERED SCREW -VENT IMPLANT SYSTEM, TSV;ADVENT IMPLANT SYSTEM,AV;ZIMMER ONE-PIECE IMPLANT (K061410)Zimmer Dental, Inc.2006-09-08