| Class 3 Device Recall Biohorizons Maximus surgical kit | |
Date Initiated by Firm | December 28, 2005 |
Date Posted | December 06, 2006 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 11, 2007 |
Recall Number | Z-0252-2007 |
Recall Event ID |
36764 |
510(K)Number | K041938 |
Product Classification |
dental implant - Product Code DZE
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Product | BioHorizons Maximus 3.0 surgical kit, also marketed as BioHorizons One-piece 3.0 Implants and Surgical Kit |
Code Information |
Lot Nos.: K1103005, K1203002, K1203006, K0104001, K0104004, K0104005, K0204001, K0204007, K0204008, K0304001, K0304007, K0404001, K0404008, K0504003, K0604003, K0704002, |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc One Perimeter Park South Suite 230, South Birmingham AL 35243
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For Additional Information Contact | Winston Greer 205-967-7880 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Dental implants were distributed which lacked the proper instruments for implantation. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | The firm initiated a recall on December 28, 2005 via US Mail. The letter explains the new implants introduced and explains the need for two additional instruments, the Handpiece and Ratchet Adapter, which are necessary to implant the new one-piece, ball-top 3.0mm diameter implant. A second letter was sent to all non-responding consignees on October 20, 2006 stating the same. The distributors were notified by electronic mail on 11/01/2006. |
Quantity in Commerce | 470 units |
Distribution | Worldwide, including USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, El Salvador, India, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DZE
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