The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0153-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Zimmer Dental Recalls Spline Twist Implants Due to Labeling Error

Zimmer Dental is recalling 1,044 Spline Twist Implants because the incorrect diameter size was printed on the inner vial.

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 involves a minor labeling error (incorrect diameter size) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling 1,044 units of Spline Twist Implants, Part No. 2135 (Lot No. 61792330). The recall is due to a labeling error where the incorrect diameter size was printed on the inner vial.

The affected implants are designed for use in edentulous mandibles or maxillae for attachment of complete denture prostheses or as abutments for fixed or removable bridgework. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Poland, Canada, Belgium, Italy, France, Israel, Morocco, Spain, Costa Rica, and Japan.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected implants and contact Zimmer Dental Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Spline Twist Implant, HA 3.25mmD X 15mmL; Part No. 2135. Zimmer Dental Spline implant systems are designed for use in edentulous mandibles or maxillae for attachment of complete denture prostheses for immediate or conventional loading, or as a terminal or intermediary abutment
Manufacturer
Zimmer Dental Inc
Affected units
1,044

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot No. 61792330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Zimmer Dental Inc 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 2 products in this recall →