The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0718-2018·Announced 2018-03-07

Keystone Dental Recalls Max Implant System Bone Taps Due to Mislabeling

Keystone Dental Inc. is recalling 72 units of the Max Implant System Bone Tap because an 8mm diameter tap was incorrectly marked and labeled as 7mm.

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, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score. The hazard is a labeling error (mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Keystone Dental Inc. is recalling 72 units of the Max Implant System Bone Tap, Catalog Number D-TAP-MAX7-7, Lot 31444. The recall is due to a labeling error where an 8mm diameter bone tap was laser marked as 7mm diameter and packed with a 7mm label.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States to the states of CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV, as well as internationally to Canada. These dental implants are intended for use as anchors of fixed or semi-fixed dental crowns, bridges, and overdentures in patients with partial or full edentulism of the upper or lower jaw.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected bone taps and contact Keystone Dental Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Max Implant System - Bone Tap for use with 7.0mm diameter Max Implant, Catalog Number D-TAP-MAX7-7 Dental implants are intended for use as anchors of fixed or semi-fixed dental crowns, bridges, and overdentures in patients with partial or full edentulism of the upper or lowe
Affected units
72

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 (2)

  • Catalog Number D-TAP-MAX7-7
  • Lot 31444

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 27 states specifically: