The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0777-2016·Announced 2016-02-17

Zimmer Dental Implants Recalled for Omitted Instructions

Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling specific dental implants because important safety information was missing from the latest instruction manual.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Low severity because it involves a documentation issue (omitted information in the IFU) rather than a physical defect or contamination, and no injuries or illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling 1,059 units of IMPLANT, MTX 3.7 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm dental implants (Catalog #TMMB13, Lot #63216838). The recall is due to a documentation 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 manual. These implants are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible to replace missing teeth. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international markets.

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

The recalled product

Product
IMPLANT,TM, MTX 3.7 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMMB13 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 more
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 # 63216838

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 →