Biomet recalls certain Healing Abutments (IEHA466, Lot 1228704) due to potential 30-degree rotation error affecting dental implants. Affected users should contact Biomet for details.
Resulting impression or scanned data produced from the Healing Abutment lots will result in an incorrect rotation of approximately 30 degrees and/or margin contour misalignment
Biomet is recalling specific Healing Abutments that may cause dental implants to rotate incorrectly by up to 30 degrees. This could lead to misaligned margins and improper healing. The recall affects implants with reference number IEHA466 and lot number 1228704.
The Healing Abutment may produce scanned data that rotates the implant by about 30 degrees or misaligns the margin contour. This could cause improper healing and affect the implant's fit and function.
Dental patients who received the specific Healing Abutment model (4.1mm x 6mm x 6mm) with reference number IEHA466 and lot number 1228704. Patients with dental implants using this product are most at risk.
Check for the reference number IEHA466 and lot number 1228704 on the product. The Healing Abutment measures 4.1mm in diameter, 6mm in length, and 6mm in height.
Reach out to Biomet directly for information about your specific product and next steps.
The reference number is IEHA466 and the lot number is 1228704.
The recall involves a potential 30-degree rotation error or margin contour misalignment that could affect implant healing and fit.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; contact Biomet for specific guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1380-2020 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1380-2020 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
