The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0364-2020·Announced 2019-11-20

Implant Direct Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Error

Implant Direct is recalling 23 dental implants because a QA inspection found a healing collar was packaged instead of the implant.

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 packaging error where a different component was shipped. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 23 units of the Implant Direct Legacy 2 Implant (REF: 833708). The recall was initiated after a quality assurance inspection confirmed that a Healing Collar (Part number 8735-15) was packaged instead of the ordered implant.

The affected products are identified by Lot #135128 with an expiration date of 3/12/20. The distribution pattern includes the United States (IN, VA, MD, TX, WA) and Japan. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected implants and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Implant Direct, REF: 833708, Legacy 2 Implant, Surface: HA, 3.7mmD x 8mmL, 3.5mmD Platform, RxOnly, Sterile R, Made in USA Dental Implants
Affected units
23

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 #135128 Exp: 3/12/20

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

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