# FDA recall Z-1322-2020

> **Nobel Biocare Usa Llc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-03-14.

## Product

Abutment Screw Retrieval Instrument 3.0/NP - Product Usage: The instruments for abutment screw retrieval can be used if an abutment screw is broken and a part of the screw is left inside the implant screw channel. If the implant thread needs to be cleaned before placing a new screw, a screw tap repair can be used. The instruments are intended for both simple and advanced treatments.

## Reason for recall

Due to a problem in the packaging sealing process at the supplier of the affected devices, it cannot be guaranteed that the sterilized medical devices in the scope of this recall remain sterile during their shelf-life.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of CA, AU, JP, BR, ZA, RU, TW, HK, IN, CN, SA, NZ, MO, CO, LB, AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GG, GR, HR, HU, IE, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RS, SE.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1322-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-03-14
- **Report date:** 2020-02-26
- **Termination date:** 2024-02-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Yorba Linda, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1322-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1322-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1322-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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