The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0853-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Biomet 3i Dental Implant Abutments Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects

Biomet 3i is recalling 191 dental implant abutments because some product pouches may not have been sealed during packaging.

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 the issue is a packaging-only problem (unsealed pouches) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the rubric criteria for cosmetic or documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 191 units of the BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 3MM(H). This endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component 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 the packaging process. The affected units are identified by Part # LPC443U and Lot # 2015120622.

The product was 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 and records for the specific part and lot numbers listed above.

The recalled product

Product
BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE 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
Affected units
191

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 # LPC443U Lot # 2015120622

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 →