The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1438-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

NobelReplace Dental Implants Recalled Due to Packaging Material Contamination

Nobel Biocare is recalling 5 units of NobelReplace dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

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 sticky substance from packaging material, which is a quality defect without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Nobel Biocare USA LLC is recalling 5 units of NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm dental implants (Article No. 37291, Batch No. 13011148). The recall is due to a material used in the packaging that may impart a sticky substance on the top surfaces of the implants and, in some cases, on the first threads.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries, including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text, but the presence of a sticky substance on the implant surface or threads is the identified hazard.

The recalled product

Product
NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 37291.
Affected units
5

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)

  • Batch No. 13011148

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 27 recalled by Nobel Biocare Usa 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 27 products in this recall →