The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0391-2016·Announced 2015-12-16

BioHorizons Dental Implant Recalled Due to Incorrect Length Labeling

BioHorizons is recalling 32 units of 5.0 x 15mm dental implants because the packaging incorrectly listed the length as 10.5mm.

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 hazard is a minor labeling error regarding product dimensions without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc is recalling 32 units of RBT, Internal Implant, Laser-Lok, 5.0 x 15mm, 5.7 Platform dental implants (REF LPBR5015). The recall is due to a labeling error where the implant inner vial packaging incorrectly displayed a length of 10.5mm instead of the specified 15mm.

The affected units are from Lot 1404442. These products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Colorado, New York, Ohio, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, and North Carolina) and internationally to Iran.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected implants and contact BioHorizons for further instructions. Patients who have received these implants should consult their dental provider if they have questions regarding the labeling discrepancy.

The recalled product

Product
RBT, Internal Implant, Laser-Lok, 5.0 x 15mm, 5.7 Platform, REF LPBR5015, Rx only, Sterile R, BIOHORIZONS(R), Dental Implant
Affected units
32

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 1404442

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: