Biomet Healing Abutment Recall: Incorrect Rotation Risk

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Recalling firmBiomet 3i, LLC4555 Riverside Dr, N/A · Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4200

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What happened, in plain English

Biomet is recalling specific Healing Abutments that may cause dental implants to rotate incorrectly by up to 30 degrees. This could lead to improper alignment and affect the implant's success.

Why it’s dangerous

The recalled Healing Abutments may produce scanned data that rotates the implant by about 30 degrees. This misalignment could cause the implant to be improperly positioned, potentially affecting its long-term success.

Who’s affected

Dental patients who received the recalled Healing Abutments (lot numbers 1228687, 1229554, 1229555) are affected. Patients with dental implants using these specific abutments are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check your Healing Abutment's lot number: 1228687, 1229554, or 1229555. The product is a 3.4mm diameter x 5mm length x 4mm height implant.

Brand
Biomet
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Lot Number
Verify your Healing Abutment's lot number to see if it matches 1228687, 1229554, or 1229555.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific problem with these Healing Abutments?

The recalled Healing Abutments may cause dental implants to rotate incorrectly by about 30 degrees, leading to margin contour misalignment.

How can I tell if my Healing Abutment is affected?

Check the lot number on your Healing Abutment; affected lots are 1228687, 1229554, or 1229555.

What should I do if my Healing Abutment is affected?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly for guidance.

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Subject: Recall Z-1370-2020 — Biomet Biomet

Hello,

I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1370-2020 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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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-1370-2020 (January 10, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1370-2020 to see it in context.
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Biomet 3i, LLC recalls CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 5MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA354

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