The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1458-2014·Announced 2014-04-23

Biomet 3i Recalls Dental Implants Due to Residual Machining Fluid

Biomet 3i is recalling 34,744 endosseous dental implants because residual machining fluid was identified on the external surface.

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 potential contamination hazard (residual machining fluid) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 34,744 BIOMET 3i Endosseous Dental Implants. The recall was initiated because residual machining fluid was identified on the external surface of the dental implants, which appeared darker in color than expected.

The affected devices were manufactured between November 5, 2012, and August 21, 2013. These implants were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Biomet 3i for instructions on how to return the affected devices. The specific model numbers affected are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
BIOMET 3i Endosseous Dental Implant.
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
34,744

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 (20)

  • Model Number(s): Affected devices catalog names are: BNES310
  • BNET3210
  • BNPS6511
  • BNPS6513
  • BNPS6585
  • BNPT6510
  • BNPT6511
  • BNPT6513
  • BNPT6585
  • BNSS310
  • BNSS311
  • BNSS313
  • BNSS610
  • BNSS613
  • BNSS615
  • BNSS685
  • BNST3210
  • BNST3211
  • BNST3213
  • BNST3215

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.