The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0283-2018·Announced 2017-12-27

Implant Direct Recalls Spectra Guided Surgery Handle Kits for Dimensional Defects

Implant Direct is recalling 560 Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kits because some guide inserts do not meet specifications, preventing proper drill passage.

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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries were reported, and the hazard is a functional defect (dimensional mismatch) rather than a direct safety risk like contamination or structural failure causing injury.

Plain-English summary

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 560 units of the Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) worldwide. The recall involves specific lot numbers including 38665, 38825, 42562, 42649, 43810, 45014, 46950, 50165, 45018, 52360, 52987, 60376, 62435, 64245, 67044, 73431, 73729, 74772, and 70293. The product was distributed in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.

The recall was initiated because the guided handle inserts were found to be out of Implant Direct specifications. Clinician complaints indicated that the 3.4mm guide insert diameter was too small to allow the 3.4mm drill to pass through, while the 2.3mm guide was too large. This dimensional discrepancy prevents the handle kit from allowing clinicians to drill through the surgical guide with the intended precision and accuracy for implant placement.

Clinicians and distributors should stop using the affected handle kits and contact Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC for further instructions on returns or replacements. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) allows clinicians to drill through a surgical guide to create an osteotomy for implant placement with the precision and accuracy as designed
Affected units
560

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 (19)

  • Lot # 38665
  • 38825
  • 42562
  • 42649
  • 43810
  • 45014
  • 46950
  • 50165
  • 45018
  • 52360
  • 52987
  • 60376
  • 62435
  • 64245
  • 67044
  • 73431
  • 73729
  • 74772
  • 70293

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

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