Class 2 Device Recall Temporary Abutment NonEngaging CC RP

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 09, 2019
• Create Date: May 04, 2020
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 01, 2021
• Recall Number: Z-1852-2020
• Recall Event ID: 85159
• 510(K)Number: K974150
• Product Classification: Abutment, implant, dental, endosseous - Product Code NHA
• Product: Temporary Abutment Non-Engaging CC RP pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36662 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function.
• Code Information: Catalog no. 36662, Lot no. 13078005, UDI: (01)07332747034301(10)13078005
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Nobel Biocare Usa Llc; 22715 Savi Ranch Pkwy; Yorba Linda CA 92887-4609
• For Additional Information Contact: 714-282-4800
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Packages of abutments may contain an incorrect screw. While the screw will tighten, it cannot be guaranteed that the screw will not loosen. In case the screw loosens the abutment should be retightened with the correct screw.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters were sent to U.S. customers via the U.S Postal Service and OUS customers via email beginning on August 9, 2019. This communication notified customers that the firm had identified a packaging issue affecting six product codes and a total of 7 lots of medical devices (titanium abutments) where the packages of abutment lots may contain an incorrect screw. Customers were informed that while the screw will tighten, it cannot be guaranteed that the screw will not loosen. If the screw loosens, customers are instructed to retighten the abutment with the correct screw. Customers were requested to: i1) identify all devices of the affected lots which they have in stock, 2) not to use the affected devices, 3) complete the Customer Acknowledgement Form and, 4) return it to Nobel Biocare via email at us.complaints@nobelbiocare.com or by fax to 714-282-5073, within 5 days of receipt of the Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter. Customers were instructed to return all devices from affected lots to Nobel Biocare, Attn: Returns PFA1914, 22715 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. The Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter notes that the manufacturer has reviewed the packaging process, has implemented corrective actions and will initiate preventive actions. The letter requests that customers pass the letter on to all those who need to be aware within their organizations or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Customers were instructed to contact their customer support representative at 1-800-322-5001, ext. 1527, if they require further information or support.
• Quantity in Commerce: 236
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, ID, KS, LA, MI, MD, ME, MA, MO, NY, NC, NJ, NE, NM, OH, OR, OK, PA, TX, TN, VA, WY, WA and WI. Countries of CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, IT, BR, CO, MX, CN, HK, IN, JP and TW.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

¹ A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = NHA and Original Applicant = NOBEL BIOCARE UAS INC