Biomet 3i Dental Implant Abutments Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects
Biomet 3i is recalling 50 units of Low Profile Abutments because some 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, but the source text describes a packaging defect (unsealed pouches) without reporting any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures where harm has not been reported.
Plain-English summary
Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 50 units of BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 3MM(H). These are endosseous dental implant abutments intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. The recall is limited to Part # LPC443, Lot # 201611726.
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 recall instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(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
- Category
- Medical Device — Dental Implant
- Affected units
- 50
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 # LPC443 Lot # 201611726
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.
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