The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1112-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Implant Direct Recalls SwishTapered Implants Due to Packaging Error

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 17 SwishTapered Implants because the packaged extender was in the incorrect position, which may cause micro-leakage and infection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a risk of harm (infection) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 17 units of the SwishTapered Implant (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73241). The recall is due to a packaging error where the extender product code (9037-03) was packaged in the incorrect position.

This discrepancy may lead to the possibility of the extender not seating properly on the implant. If the extender does not seat properly, it may lead to micro-leakage and a possible infection to the patient.

The affected products were distributed in the United States to New Mexico, Texas, California, Oregon, Ohio, and Maine, as well as to the Netherlands. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to handle the recalled units.

The recalled product

Product
SwishTapered Implant
Affected units
17

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)

  • 933308 Lot # 73241

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

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