The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2845-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Biomet 3i Recalls 92 Dental Implants Due to Packaging Error

Biomet 3i is recalling 92 units of 3I Osseotite dental implants because they were incorrectly packaged. The affected units were distributed in the US and several international countries.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a packaging-only problem with no reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic or packaging defects.

Plain-English summary

Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling 92 units of 3I Osseotite dental implants, model number IOSS411, lot number 2016031461. The recall was initiated because the product was incorrectly packaged.

The affected dental implants were distributed to the states of California and Florida in the United States, as well as to Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The products are sterile and require a prescription.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have these specific dental implants should contact Biomet 3i, LLC for further instructions on how to handle the recalled units.

The recalled product

Product
3I OSSEOTITE CERTAIN DENTAL IMPLANTS, 4x11.5 mm, Sterile, Rx only.
Manufacturer
Biomet 3i, LLC
Affected units
92

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 (3)

  • Model No: IOSS411
  • Lot No: 2016031461
  • UDI: (01)00844868007098(17)210401(10)2016031461.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: