The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2754-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Anthogyr Recalls Axiom 2.8 Dental Implants Due to Design Validation Failure

Anthogyr is recalling 10 units of Axiom 2.8 dental implants because an FDA inspection revealed the firm failed to validate the design and process of the devices.

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, which is generally unlikely to cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, and the hazard is a failure in design validation rather than a confirmed defect causing harm.

Plain-English summary

Anthogyr is recalling 10 units of Axiom 2.8 sterile dental implants. These implants are used as artificial root structures for replacing missing teeth, stabilizing removable prostheses, or fixing single tooth restorations and partial dentures. The specific units involved are sizes 02.8 x 10.0, 02.8 x 12.0, and 02.8 x 14.0.

The recall was initiated following an FDA inspection that determined the firm failed to validate the design and process of its implants. This regulatory finding indicates that the manufacturing and design controls required to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the devices were not properly established or verified.

The affected units were distributed in the United States to the states of North Carolina, New York, and Oregon. Consumers and healthcare providers who have these specific implants should stop using them and contact Anthogyr or their healthcare provider for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Axiom 2.8 implants Sterile The Axiom REG implants are used as artificial root structures for replacement of missing teeth. They can be used for stabilization of removable prostheses or fixation of single tooth restorations or partial dentures. There are different diameters an
Manufacturer
Anthogyr
Affected units
10

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Anthogyr 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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