Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published August 28, 2019
Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Recall: Incorrect Length Labeling Risk
Nobel Biocare recalls 3.75x10mm dental implants with incorrect 7mm length label on packaging. This could lead to improper fit during surgery. Affected units have specific lot numbers and serial codes.
The top label of article no. 37965, lot 12129104 (immediate packaging of endosseous dental implants ) may incorrectly indicate an implant length of 7mm, which is shorter than the actual length of the implant (10mm).
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📍Recalling firmNobel Biocare Usa Llc22715 Savi Ranch Pkwy · Yorba Linda, CA 92887-4609
“Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Recall: Incorrect Length Labeling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67090-nobel-biocare-dental-implant-recall-incorrect-length-labeling-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1851-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1851-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on 2019-08-28 that Nobel Biocare Usa Llc is recalling NobelParallel Conical Connection NP dental implants because labels may incorrectly indicate a shorter length than the actual implant. This Class II recall affects products distributed in Russia.
The top label of article no. 37965, lot 12129104 may incorrectly indicate an implant length of 7mm, which is shorter than the actual length of the implant (10mm).
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Nobel Biocare Usa Llc has 6 other recalls on record since 2018-03-16. Other recent recalls of similar products include NobelReplace Conical Connection RP 4.3x11.5 mm REF 36707 (2021-12-17), Nobel Biocare Temporary Abutment Screws May Loosen (2019-08-09), and NobelActive Dental Implant Recall (2019-07-19). Other recent recalls of similar products include Straumann Bone Level Tapered Implant May Be Wrong Length (2026-07-16), Micro Therapeutics Pipeline Flex Embolization Device (2026-06-08), and Straumann GM Helix Implant Recall (2026-08-12).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code REF 37965 with lot number 12129104 on the packaging. The implant is a 3.75x10mm endosseous dental implant for jaw bone support.
The recall is for potential improper fitting during surgery, not a direct injury risk. The hazard is low risk as it requires specific conditions to cause issues.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1851-2020 (August 28, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1851-2020 to see it in context.
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