The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0957-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Straumann Dental Implant Drills Recalled for Tolerance Specification Failures

Straumann Manufacturing is recalling 165 dental implant drills because they cannot be inserted into handpieces due to tolerance specification failures.

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 functional defect (inability to insert into handpieces) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Straumann Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling 165 units of the Straumann Drill 1, short, 2.2mm, 33.0mm, SS-Non sterile dental implant accessory (Article Number: 044.210). The recall affects Lot Numbers LV463, MG783, and MH027, which were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the drills cannot be inserted into handpieces due to tolerance specifications not being met. These accessories are intended to prepare the osteotomy site for surgical dental implant placement.

Healthcare professionals and consumers who possess these specific lots should stop using the affected drills and contact Straumann Manufacturing for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Straumann Drill 1, short, ¿ 2.2mm, l 33.0mm, SS-Non sterile. Dental implant accessory Article Number: 044.210 Dental implants drill accessory is intended to prepare osteotomy site for surgical dental implant placement. Dental implants are intended for immediate placement and
Affected units
165

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 (3)

  • Lot Number: LV463
  • MG783
  • MH027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Straumann Manufacturing, 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 2 products in this recall →