Geistlich Pharma recalls Bio-Oss Pen applicators with visible green plastic when unscrewing the cap. This may cause injury during dental procedures. Affected units include specific lot numbers and sizes.
When unscrewing the green cap from the pen, a visible piece of green plastic was seen on the outer barrel of the pen.
Geistlich Pharma is recalling Bio-Oss Pen dental applicators after finding visible green plastic on the outer barrel when unscrewing the cap. This could lead to injury during dental procedures if the plastic piece is accidentally dislodged.
The visible green plastic piece can become dislodged during use, potentially causing injury to the patient's mouth or dental tissues. This risk is specific to the unscrewing process and the plastic component.
Dental professionals using Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen for procedures like alveolar ridge augmentation or periodontal defect filling. Patients receiving these treatments are at risk if the plastic piece causes injury.
Check for visible green plastic on the outer barrel when unscrewing the green cap. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 81600760, 81700194, 81700829, 81800289, 81800863.
Inspect the outer barrel for visible green plastic when unscrewing the cap. If present, stop using the pen immediately.
The recall is due to visible green plastic being found on the outer barrel when unscrewing the cap, which could cause injury during dental procedures.
Check for visible green plastic on the outer barrel when unscrewing the cap. If present, stop using it immediately.
Affected lot numbers are 81600760, 81700194, 81700829, 81800289, and 81800863.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Geistlich to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2146-2019 — Geistlich Geistlich Hello, I own a Geistlich that is covered by recall Z-2146-2019 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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