The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0077-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Biomet 3i Recalls BellaTek Titanium Abutments Due to Manufacturing Misalignment

Biomet 3i is recalling 35 units of BellaTek Titanium Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The defect prevents correct placement of the device, which is a functional failure, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 35 units of BellaTek Titanium Abutments (Reference Number: IEDAT4) due to a manufacturing defect. The hex of the abutments was misaligned by 30 degrees compared to the provided patient scan data.

This misalignment means the definitive abutment will not seat in the correct orientation when attempted placement is made with the patient. The recall affects units distributed in Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Dental professionals should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product is in use or inventory, it should be removed from service and returned to Biomet 3i, LLC for replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
CERTAIN BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 4.1MM Reference Number: IEDAT4
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →