Nobel Biocare recalls Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm abutments due to potential incorrect screw that may loosen, causing dental implant issues. Affected units include catalog no. 38214, lot 13076822.
Packages of abutments (universal base) may contain an incorrect screw. While the screw will tighten, it cannot be guaranteed that the screw will not loosen. In case the screw loosens the abutment should be retightened with the correct screw.
Nobel Biocare is recalling Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm dental abutments because some packages contain an incorrect screw that might loosen. This could lead to the abutment needing retightening with the right screw, which may cause dental implant problems if not handled properly.
The abutments may include an incorrect screw that can loosen over time. If the screw loosens, the abutment must be retightened with the correct screw to prevent dental implant issues.
Dental patients who have received the Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm abutments from Nobel Biocare. Those with implants using this specific abutment are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 38214 and lot number 13076822 on the packaging. The product is used with Nobel Biocare end osseous implants for dental crowns.
Look for catalog number 38214 and lot number 13076822 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
The recall is due to potential incorrect screws in some packages that may loosen, requiring retightening with the correct screw.
Check the packaging for catalog number 38214 and lot number 13076822. If affected, contact Nobel Biocare for guidance on retightening.
The recall describes a potential issue with the screw loosening, but no specific serious injury risk is mentioned in the record.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nobel Biocare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1856-2020 — Nobel Biocare Nobel Biocare Hello, I own a Nobel Biocare that is covered by recall Z-1856-2020 from Nobel Biocare. 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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