PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible. Provisional Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device in a partially or fully edentulous patient. They are intended for use to support a prosthesis in the mandible or maxilla for up to 180 days during endosseou

Reported: January 13, 2016 Initiated: September 21, 2015 #Z-0591-2016

Product Description

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible. Provisional Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device in a partially or fully edentulous patient. They are intended for use to support a prosthesis in the mandible or maxilla for up to 180 days during endosseous and gingival healing, and are for non-occlusal loading of provisional restorations.

Reason for Recall

Inadequate biocompatibility testing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Units Affected
30,111 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Korea, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Taiwan, Venezuela, and South Africa.
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible. Provisional Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device in a partially or fully edentulous patient. They are intended for use to support a prosthesis in the mandible or maxilla for up to 180 days during endosseous and gingival healing, and are for non-occlusal loading of provisional restorations.. Recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC. Units affected: 30,111 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Inadequate biocompatibility testing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0591-2016.