The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0844-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Biomet 3i Dental Implant Abutments Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects

Biomet 3i is recalling a limited number of dental implant abutments because some product pouches may not have been sealed during packaging.

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. The hazard is a packaging defect (unsealed pouches) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling a limited number of BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE 30° ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 3MM(H) units. The recall involves 20 units with Part # LPAC3330 and Lot # 2015120640. These endosseous dental implant abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.

The recall was initiated because a limited number of product pouches may not have been sealed during packaging. This defect could potentially compromise the sterility or integrity of the device, although the source text does not specify reported injuries or illnesses.

The affected products were distributed worldwide to Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, and Sweden. Healthcare professionals and patients who have received these specific abutments should contact Biomet 3i, LLC for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE 30¿ ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 3MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
20

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)

  • Part # LPAC3330 Lot # 2015120640

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 36 recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC 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 36 products in this recall →