The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0078-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Biomet 3i Recalls BellaTek Titanium Abutments Due to Manufacturing Misalignment

Biomet 3i is recalling 10 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, and the defect prevents correct placement of the device, representing a moderate risk of procedural failure or injury, but no specific injuries or hospitalizations are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 10 units of BellaTek Titanium Abutments (Reference Number: IEDAT5) 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 for placement in a patient. The recall affects 10 units distributed in Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Biomet 3i, LLC according to their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CERTAIN BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 5.0MM Reference Number: IEDAT5
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
10

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 →