Recall Z-2828-2020— NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES AG
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES AG, initiated 2020-07-20, terminated 2021-05-12. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K073142. Product: NobelReplace Conical Connection (CC) PMC RP 4.3x10mm, REF: 37291 - Product Usage: implants are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone (osseointegration) and used for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function.. Reason: Dental implant cap label may incorrectly indicate implant measurements 5.0x8mm. Actual implant measurements are 4.3x10mm. If not noticed prior to implant placement, this could lead to: 1) A second surgical procedure; 2) Implant replacement; 3) If placed in posterior lower jaw, the implant may damage the inferior alveolar nerve canal or perforate a small artery requiring immediate implant removal..
- Recalling firm
- NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES AG
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2020-07-20
- Terminated
- 2021-05-12
- Firm location
- Kloten, N/A, Switzerland
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
NobelReplace Conical Connection (CC) PMC RP 4.3x10mm, REF: 37291 - Product Usage: implants are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone (osseointegration) and used for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function.
Reason for recall
Dental implant cap label may incorrectly indicate implant measurements 5.0x8mm. Actual implant measurements are 4.3x10mm. If not noticed prior to implant placement, this could lead to: 1) A second surgical procedure; 2) Implant replacement; 3) If placed in posterior lower jaw, the implant may damage the inferior alveolar nerve canal or perforate a small artery requiring immediate implant removal.
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