The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1322-2024·Announced 2024-03-27

Dental Implant Impression Coping Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

Thommen Medical AG is recalling impression coping units because the internal canal depth was not manufactured according to specifications, preventing firm connection to the dental implant. The product was distributed in Ohio and Kentucky.

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: This is a Class II recall of a dental implant component with a confirmed manufacturing defect that prevents proper function. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect creates a risk of implant connection failure.

Plain-English summary

Thommen Medical AG is recalling impression coping products (Lot No. 30972) because the internal canal depth was not manufactured according to specifications. This prevents the impression coping from being firmly connected to the dental implant.

The affected product was distributed in Ohio and Kentucky. Healthcare providers and patients who have received this product should be aware of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
impression coping, repositionable, short, screw-retained, PF 4.0
Manufacturer
Thommen Medical AG
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect
  • improper-fit

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)

  • Article No. 3.03.079
  • UDI/DI: 07640156475463
  • Lot No. 30972.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.