Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-0920-2025Class II

Implant Epikut S Plus CM 16-Degrees 4,5 X 18,0 mm, REF: ILM 4518N

S.I.N. Implant System Ltda / initiated 2024-09-01 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

SIN SISTEMA DE IMPLANTE NACIONAL S.A began a recall of Implant Epikut S Plus CM 16-Degrees 4,5 X 18,0 mm, REF: ILM 4518N on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Dental implant box incorrectly labels the diameter as 4,5 X 18,0 mm, but the internal label correctly labels the diameter as 4,0 X 18,0 mm; if the dentist drills the bone with the larger diameter stated on the box, the...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0920-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
S.I.N. Implant System Ltda
Product
Implant Epikut S Plus CM 16-Degrees 4,5 X 18,0 mm, REF: ILM 4518N
Product code
DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Reason for recall
Dental implant box incorrectly labels the diameter as 4,5 X 18,0 mm, but the internal label correctly labels the diameter as 4,0 X 18,0 mm; if the dentist drills the bone with the larger diameter stated on the box, the smaller diameter implant, will become loose and will not fit, which may necessitate an additional surgery.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
On 9/1/2024, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notices were emailed to customers and distributors who were told the following: The product should not be used. It does not pose a handling risk and should be separated and discarded. Complete and return the Medical Device Recall Return Response Acknowledgement and Receipt Form via email to: [email protected]. Customer with questions may contact the company via telephone at 0800-770-8290 between the hours of 9 and 19 (Brasilia time) or email the firm at [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
123 (US 98, OUS 25)
Distribution
US distribution to states of: KY, CO, CA, NY, ID, NJ, FL, TX, KY, IL, OH; AND OUS (foreign) country of Brazil.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI: 07899995273437, Lot: X010469757, Expiration: 2028/01

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0920-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0920-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated