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Z-0203-2022Class II

GM Helix Acqua Implant 3.5x10, Article No. 140.944

JJGC Industria e Comercio de Materiais Dentarios SA / initiated 2021-10-11 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Jjgc Industria E Comercio De Materials Dentarios Sa began a recall of GM Helix Acqua Implant 3.5x10, Article No. 140.944 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "3.5x11.5mm implants were mislabeled as 3.5x10mm implants. In borderline cases where the bone quality is low and the bone ridge has a maximum indication for the implant height (10mm), if the incorrect implant is...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0203-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
JJGC Industria e Comercio de Materiais Dentarios SA
Product
GM Helix Acqua Implant 3.5x10, Article No. 140.944
Product code
DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Reason for recall
3.5x11.5mm implants were mislabeled as 3.5x10mm implants. In borderline cases where the bone quality is low and the bone ridge has a maximum indication for the implant height (10mm), if the incorrect implant is installed, it could result in damage to the nerve or adjacent bone structures/cavities.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
The firm initially contacted affected customers by phone on October 11, 2021. Customers were instructed to immediately stop using the product and to place all impacted product in quarantine. The firm then followed up with a confirmation letter sent by UPS on October 22, 2021. Customers were instructed to identify and segregate the affected units, open or closed, in their stock. Product is to be returned to the manufacturer.' If product has been installed and the patient reports an issue (such as numbness, pain, or other symptoms), please notify the distributor immediately to receive instructions on how to proceed.
Quantity in commerce
567 (US)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
UDI 7899878024897 Lots GNW15 and GRE82

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0203-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0203-2022Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated