FDA Device

Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully edentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed or immediate loading or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain over dentures.

Hazard

Biomet 3i recalled their Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant, Model # INT510 due to a small percentage of the devices are missing the internal threading.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Biomet 3 i sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated August 3, 2012, to all affected customers via e-mail, facsimile, telephone, or postal mail. Each customer was instructed to check their inventory for the affected product and provide feedback to Biomet 3i. Product is to be returned to: Biomet 3i P.M. Regulatory Compliance 4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-342-5454. For questions regarding this recall call 561-776-6700.

Products

Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant 5 X 10mm Model INT510 Biomet 3i Dental Implants are intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single
Brand
Biomet 3i, LLC
UPC
Model # INT510, Lot # 2011090751

Units Affected

227