Recall Z-0279-2018— Zimmer Dental Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer Dental Inc, initiated 2017-10-11, terminated 2019-03-13. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Zimmer Dental GemLock RHD2.5 Hex Driver. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Endosseous dental implant accessories are manually powered devices intended to aid in the placement or removal of endosseous dental implants and abutments, prepare the site for placement of endosseous dental implants or abutments, aid in the fitting of endosseous dental implants or abutments, aid in the fabrication of dental prosthetics, and be used as an accessory with endosseous dental implants when tissue contact will last less than 1 hour.. Reason: The device may contain a manufacturing condition affecting the geometry of the driver's hex feature which prevents it from properly engaging the fixture mount transfer and/or a dental implant..

Recalling firm
Zimmer Dental Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-10-11
Terminated
2019-03-13
Firm location
Carlsbad, CA, United States

Product description

Zimmer Dental GemLock RHD2.5 Hex Driver. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Endosseous dental implant accessories are manually powered devices intended to aid in the placement or removal of endosseous dental implants and abutments, prepare the site for placement of endosseous dental implants or abutments, aid in the fitting of endosseous dental implants or abutments, aid in the fabrication of dental prosthetics, and be used as an accessory with endosseous dental implants when tissue contact will last less than 1 hour.

Reason for recall

The device may contain a manufacturing condition affecting the geometry of the driver's hex feature which prevents it from properly engaging the fixture mount transfer and/or a dental implant.

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