The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0776-2016·Announced 2016-02-17

Zimmer Dental Implants Recalled for Omitted Safety Information in Instructions

Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling specific dental implants because safety information was omitted from the instructions for use.

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 labeling error where safety information was omitted from the instructions for use. This fits the rubric for moderate severity, as it is a labeling issue without reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling 1,059 units of IMPLANT, MTX 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm (Catalog #TMMB11) dental implants. The recall is due to a labeling error where specific information regarding the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU).

The omitted information was located in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections of the IFU. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international locations. The specific lot number for the recalled items is 63212190.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Dental Inc for further instructions on how to proceed with the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
IMPLANT,TM, MTX 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMMB11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or mo
Manufacturer
Zimmer Dental Inc
Affected units
1,059

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 # 63212190

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Zimmer Dental 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 13 products in this recall →