Biomet recalls certain Healing Abutments (IEHA574) due to potential 30-degree rotation error affecting dental implants. Affected units have specific dimensions and lot numbers.
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 incorrect dental implant rotation by up to 30 degrees. This could lead to misaligned margins and improper healing. Affected units have a reference number and specific lot numbers.
The Healing Abutments may produce scanned data that rotates incorrectly by about 30 degrees. This misalignment can cause improper margin contouring, potentially affecting the implant's healing process and long-term success.
Dental patients who received the recalled Healing Abutments (5mm x 7.5mm x 4mm) with lot number 1229061 or reference number IEHA574. Patients with dental implants using these abutments are most at risk.
Check for the product dimensions: 5mm diameter x 7.5mm height x 4mm thickness. Look for lot number 1229061 or reference number IEHA574 on the packaging.
Verify the product dimensions (5mm x 7.5mm x 4mm) and lot number 1229061 or reference number IEHA574.
The recalled Healing Abutments may cause scanned data to rotate incorrectly by about 30 degrees, leading to margin contour misalignment.
Check for dimensions of 5mm diameter x 7.5mm height x 4mm thickness and lot number 1229061 or reference number IEHA574.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1388-2020 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1388-2020 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.
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