Geistlich Pharma North America recalls Bio-Oss Pen applicators with visible green plastic when unscrewing the cap. This may cause injury during dental procedures. Affected lots include 81600759, 81700193, etc.
When unscrewing the green cap from the pen, a visible piece of green plastic was seen on the outer barrel of the pen.
Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen applicators may have visible green plastic pieces when unscrewing the cap. This could cause injury during dental procedures if the plastic piece is accidentally ingested or causes irritation.
The hazard involves visible green plastic pieces appearing on the pen's outer barrel when unscrewing the cap. This could lead to accidental ingestion or irritation if the plastic piece is not properly handled during dental procedures.
Dental professionals using Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen for procedures like alveolar ridge augmentation or periodontal defect filling. Patients receiving the product are at risk if plastic pieces are ingested during treatment.
Check for visible green plastic on the outer barrel when unscrewing the green cap. Affected lots include 81600759, 81700193, 81700810, 81701004, 81800288, 81800862, 81900056.
Inspect the outer barrel for green plastic pieces after unscrewing the cap.
The recall indicates visible green plastic may appear during unscrewing, which could cause injury if ingested or cause irritation during dental procedures. Use with caution.
Affected lots include 81600759, 81700193, 81700810, 81701004, 81800288, 81800862, 81900056.
The recall does not require stopping use; check for visible plastic pieces before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Geistlich to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2145-2019 — Geistlich Geistlich Hello, I own a Geistlich that is covered by recall Z-2145-2019 from Geistlich. 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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