Medical Device
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Z-1997-2009

MDI Hybrid Implant, O-Ball abutment, sizes 2.9mm x 13mm and 2.9mm x 15mm, endosseous dental implant. The...

3M Imtec / initiated 2009-07-07 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

IMTEC Corporation began a recall of MDI Hybrid Implant, O-Ball abutment, sizes 2.9mm x 13mm and 2.9mm x 15mm, endosseous dental implant. The product is used as a endosseous dental implant on . The reason FDA records is "Size printed on product packaging does not match size of enclosed product". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1997-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
3M Imtec
Product
MDI Hybrid Implant, O-Ball abutment, sizes 2.9mm x 13mm and 2.9mm x 15mm, endosseous dental implant. The product is used as a endosseous dental implant.
Product code
KKO Ring, Teething, Fluid-Filled
Reason for recall
Size printed on product packaging does not match size of enclosed product.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Other
Action
A notification letter dated July 7, 2009 was issued to customers. The letter described the issue and instructed customers do not use the affected product and call IMTEC, a 3M Company, at 1-800-879-9799, extension 240 for assistance. Customers were further instructed to complete the enclosed Recall Response Fax-Back Form with information on their inventory (whether or not the recalled product is in their stock). The firm's representative will follow-up with customers if no response within three business days of receiving the notification letter.
Quantity in commerce
605 units
Distribution
Worldwide -- US, Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Turkey, and Germany.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers for product code MII-OB13: 3503092-43 and 3503093-19. Lot number for product code MII-OB15: 352092-56.