The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0778-2016·Announced 2016-02-17

Zimmer Dental Implants Recalled for Missing Safety Information in Instructions

Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling specific dental implants because the instructions for use omitted safety information regarding the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal models.

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, but the source text explicitly states that the issue is the omission of information from the Instructions for Use, with no reported illnesses or injuries. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling or documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling 1,059 units of IMPLANT, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm dental implants. The recall affects specific lots: 63187148, 63192992, 63212188, and 63216161. The products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international locations.

The recall was initiated because information specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable Instructions for Use (IFU). Specifically, the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections were missing this data. This is an FDA Class II recall.

Healthcare providers and patients who have received these implants should contact Zimmer Dental Inc for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMT4B10 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 o
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 # 63187148 63192992 63212188 63216161

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 →