Biomet 3i recalls certain titanium abutments (3.4mm, Item ILDAT3) due to manufacturing defect causing screw to seat deeper without stop. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the abutment, resulting in the screw head seating deeper in the abutment with no positive stop.
Biomet 3i is recalling certain titanium dental abutments (3.4mm, Item Number ILDAT3) because a manufacturing defect causes the screw to seat deeper without a positive stop. This could lead to improper screw function during dental implant procedures.
During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification, causing the screw head to seat deeper in the abutment without a positive stop. This could lead to improper screw function during dental implant procedures.
Dental professionals who use Biomet 3i restorative products for dental implants are most at risk. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
Check if your abutment has the Item Number ILDAT3 and one of the listed lot numbers (e.g., 8442579-2, 8442701-1, etc.).
Identify the lot number on your abutment to see if it matches the affected numbers listed in the recall.
The screw stop ledge was not made to specification during manufacturing, causing the screw head to seat deeper without a positive stop.
Check the lot number on your abutment against the list provided in the recall. If it matches, stop using it and contact Biomet 3i for further instructions.
Yes, the defect could cause improper screw function during dental implant procedures, potentially leading to complications.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet 3i to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2144-2019 — Biomet 3i Biomet 3i Hello, I own a Biomet 3i that is covered by recall Z-2144-2019 from Biomet 3i. 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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