Straumann Bone Level Tapered Implant May Be Wrong Length - Recall
Straumann recalls certain Bone Level Tapered implants that may be 12mm instead of 14mm. This could cause improper fit and complications during dental surgery. Affected implants have specific model numbers and lot codes.
Lower-risk recall
Bone Level Tapered (BLT) Implant, D 4.1mm RC, SLActive 14mm, Roxolid, Loxim may inadvertently contain implants that are 12mm in length instead of 14mm as the labeling would suggest.
What happened, in plain English
Straumann is recalling dental implants that might be 12mm long instead of the labeled 14mm. This could lead to improper fit during dental procedures and potential complications. The recall affects specific implant models with known lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/459399-straumann-bone-level-tapered-implant-may-be-wrong-length-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/459399-straumann-bone-level-tapered-implant-may-be-wrong-length-recall · Updated August 27, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2935-2026
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“Straumann Bone Level Tapered Implant May Be Wrong Length - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/459399-straumann-bone-level-tapered-implant-may-be-wrong-length-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-2935-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2935-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The implants may be 12mm instead of 14mm as labeled, which could cause improper fit during dental procedures. This might lead to complications like delayed healing or the need for additional surgeries. However, the risk is not immediate and does not cause serious injury in normal use.
Who’s affected
Dental patients who received the recalled Straumann Bone Level Tapered implants (D 4.1mm RC, SLActive 14mm, Roxolid, Loxim) with lot code ZVFV5 are most at risk. The recall applies to implants sold in the U.S. between specific dates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name 'Bone Level Tapered (BLT) Implant, D 4.1mm RC, SLActive 14mm, Roxolid, Loxim' and lot code ZVFV5. The recall applies to implants with UDI/DI number 7630031707055.
- Brand
Straumann- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Implant Details
Look for the model name and lot code on your implant to see if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2935-2026 (July 16, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2935-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 27, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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