The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1851-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Recall Due to Incorrect Length Labeling

Nobel Biocare is recalling 228 dental implants because the packaging label incorrectly lists the length as 7mm instead of the actual 10mm.

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, and the hazard is a minor labeling error regarding dimensions without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nobel Biocare USA LLC is recalling 228 units of the NobelParallel Conical Connection NP endosseous dental implant (REF 37965, Lot 12129104). The recall was initiated because the top label on the immediate packaging may incorrectly indicate an implant length of 7mm, which is shorter than the actual implant length of 10mm.

The affected products were distributed internationally to Russia only. These implants are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected implants and contact Nobel Biocare USA LLC for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
NobelParallel Conical Connection NP, 3.75x10mm (Endosseous Dental Implant); REF 37965; UDI (01)07332747091441(10)12129104(17)240203 - Product Usage: are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone (osseointegration) and used for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements
Affected units
228

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:12129104

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.