Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen Recalled Due to Visible Plastic Debris
Geistlich Pharma North America is recalling Bio-Oss Pen applicators because a visible piece of green plastic was found on the outer barrel when unscrewing the cap.
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 involves a visible foreign object (plastic debris) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. is recalling Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen, sterile cancellous granules in an applicator, Part Number 20126. The recall involves 244,268 units distributed nationwide in the United States. The affected lots are 81700464, 81700811, 81800292, and 81800866.
The recall was initiated because a visible piece of green plastic was observed on the outer barrel of the pen when the green cap was unscrewed. The product is used for augmentation or reconstructive treatment of the alveolar ridge, filling of infrabony periodontal defects, and other dental procedures.
Healthcare professionals and consumers should stop using the affected units and contact Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. for further instructions or a return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen, Sterile cancellous granules in an applicator, 1-2mm 0.5g, For single use only, Part Number 20126 - Product Usage: Augmentation or reconstructive treatment of the alveolar ridge; Filling of infrabony periodontal defects; Filling of defects after root resecti
- Manufacturer
- Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 244,268
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 (4)
- Lots: 81700464
- 81700811
- 81800292
- 81800866.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. 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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