Zimmer Dental Inc recalls IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are…

Recall date

January 6, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0782-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Zimmer Dental Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide in the states of NY, CA, KS, NJ, CO, MI, MD, WA, CT, KY, OR, OH, IA, SC, AZ, AK, IN, TN, WI, FL, AL, UT, WY, MA, PA, MN, IL, MI, GA, ND, RI, including Puerto Rico; and the countries of Thailand, France, Germany, Colombia, Hungary, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Pol…

Why it was recalled

Information specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Immediate loading is indicated when there is good primary stability and an appropriate occlusal load.