The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2433-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Biomet 3i Recalls Locator Replacement Males Due to Unsealed Pouches

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling Locator Replacement Males dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing.

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 involves a packaging defect (unsealed pouches) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling Locator Replacement Males 4pk dental implants. The recall was initiated because pouches containing the devices may not have been sealed during the packing process.

The recall covers 1,648,273 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as numerous foreign countries. The specific item code for the recalled product is LARMS.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected Locator Replacement Males and contact Biomet 3i, LLC for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Locator Replacement Males 4pk Dental implants
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
1,648,273

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)

  • Item:LARMS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 119 recalled by Biomet 3i, 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 119 products in this recall →