GM Helix Acqua Implant 3.5x10, Article No. 140.944
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0203-2022 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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