The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0562-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

BioHorizons Recalls Titanium Tack Starter Kits Due to Cleaning Instructions

BioHorizons is recalling 1,246 units of Titanium Tack Starter Kits because the provided cleaning instructions may not remove residual contaminants after surgical use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential harm without confirmed adverse events.

Plain-English summary

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc is recalling 1,246 units of the Titanium Tack Starter Kit (REF 400-270). The product is a non-sterile, prescription-only dental device distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous countries worldwide.

The recall was initiated because the cleaning instructions provided with the device may not be sufficient to remove residual contaminants after surgical use. This issue could potentially affect the safety of the device if not properly addressed.

Healthcare professionals and patients who have used or possess these specific kits should contact BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc for further instructions on how to proceed. The recall covers specific lot numbers listed in the official FDA record.

The recalled product

Product
Titanium Tack Starter Kit, REF 400-270, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.
Affected units
1,246

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 (20)

  • Lot Numbers: K0207015
  • K0307007
  • K0407011
  • K0507007
  • K0507008
  • K0507010
  • K0607003
  • K0607008
  • K0607009
  • K0607017
  • K0707010
  • K0707014
  • K0907001
  • K0907009
  • K0907011
  • K1007006
  • K1007007
  • K1007008
  • K1107009
  • K1107010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by BioHorizons Implant Systems 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 →