Adapter for handpiece, guided, reusable, for guide sleeve 0 4.8 mm Article number: 3.04.090 -
Thommen Medical AG began a recall of Adapter for handpiece, guided, reusable, for guide sleeve 0 4.8 mm Article number: 3.04.090 - Product Usage: The adapter for handpiece, guided reusable, for... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Dental adaptor does not conform to specifications. The dental coupling of the adapter can become deformed when being inserted into the implant may make it difficult to remove the adapter from its counterpart (e.g. the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1390-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Thommen Medical AG
- Product
- Adapter for handpiece, guided, reusable, for guide sleeve 0 4.8 mm Article number: 3.04.090 - Product Usage: The adapter for handpiece, guided reusable, for guide sleeve 4.8 mm is used to transfer the implant from the packaging to the patient via a plug-in connection and screwed in manually or mechanically.
- Product code
- NDP Accessories, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
- Reason for recall
- Dental adaptor does not conform to specifications. The dental coupling of the adapter can become deformed when being inserted into the implant may make it difficult to remove the adapter from its counterpart (e.g. the handpiece).
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Thommen Medical AG notified the account on 3/27/19 via email asked distributors to put any adapters in their stock in quarantine. Furthermore recall all adapters shipped to their customers. All recovered adapters to be sent back to Thommen Medical AG, who will supply them with new adapters which conform to the specifications.
- Quantity in commerce
- 15 US
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot number:17415 UDI: 07640182640705
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1390-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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