The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0849-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Biomet 3i Dental Implant Abutments Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 160 units of Low Profile 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, and the hazard is a packaging defect (unsealed pouches) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 160 units of BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(H). These are endosseous dental implant abutments intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. The specific units involved are identified by Part # LPC441 and Lot # 2015110365.

The recall was initiated because a limited number of product pouches may not have been sealed during the packaging process. This defect could potentially compromise the sterility or integrity of the medical device.

The affected products were distributed worldwide to Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, and Sweden. Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory for the specific part and lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or distributor according to their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(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
160

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 # LPC441 Lot # 2015110365

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 →