Biomet 3i Recalls Bellatek Encode Healing Abutments Due to Rotation Error
Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling specific Bellatek Encode Healing Abutments because they may produce incorrect rotation and margin contour misalignment in scanned data.
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 involves a functional defect (rotation/contour misalignment) rather than a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Biomet 3i, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain Bellatek Encode Healing Abutments (5mm(D) x 6mm(P) x 4mm(H), Reference Number IEHA564). The recall is due to a defect where the resulting impression or scanned data from these specific lots will result in an incorrect rotation of approximately 30 degrees and/or margin contour misalignment.
The affected lots are 1228628, 1230644, 1232164, 1232542, and 1232758. These products were distributed nationwide and in foreign countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the UK.
Healthcare professionals should stop using the affected lots and contact Biomet 3i, LLC for further instructions. Consumers are not directly affected as these are professional medical devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 5MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA564
- Manufacturer
- Biomet 3i, LLC
- Category
- Medical Device — Dental Implants
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)
- Lot Numbers: 1228628 1230644 1232164 1232542 1232758
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 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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