The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2375-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Nobel Biocare Recalls Guided Surgery Kit Instructions for Incorrect Drill Protocol

Nobel Biocare is recalling 231 Guided Surgery Kits because the Instructions for Use contain an incorrect drill protocol. The kits are used for NobelParallel CC Implants.

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 is an incorrect instruction in the documentation (drill protocol) rather than a physical defect in the device itself, and no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nobel Biocare USA LLC is recalling 231 units of the Nobel Parallel CC Guided Surgery Kit, Article # 38072. The recall involves the Instructions for Use (IFU) titled "NobelGuide for NobelParallel Conical Connection" (id # 2002) and the Manual titled "Guided Surgery with NobelParallel Conical Connection" (id # 79423). The Guided Surgery Kit is used as part of the installation process of NobelParallel CC Implants.

The recall was initiated because the Instructions for Use contain an incorrect drill protocol. The purpose of the IFU is to instruct the user how to use the products safely, and the purpose of the manual is to guide the user through the usage of NobelGuide for NobelParallel CC.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide) and Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, and Turkey. All lots of Article 38072 are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Instructions for Use (IFU) and Manual NobPrl CC Guided Surgery Kit Instructions for Use (IFU): "NobelGuide for NobelParallel Conical Connection", id # 2002 and Manual: Guided Surgery with NobelParallel Conical Connection", id # 79423. Article # 38072, Nobel Parallel CC Guided
Affected units
231

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)

  • Article 38072-all lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.