FDA recall Z-1856-2020

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc · Class II · device

Product

Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm; The Universal Base Abutment in combination with Nobel Biocare end osseous implants are indicated for single-unit if screw retained and for multiple-unit if cement retained crowns are used; catalog no. 38214 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function.

Reason for recall

Packages of abutments (universal base) may contain an incorrect screw. While the screw will tighten, it cannot be guaranteed that the screw will not loosen. In case the screw loosens the abutment should be retightened with the correct screw.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, ID, KS, LA, MI, MD, ME, MA, MO, NY, NC, NJ, NE, NM, OH, OR, OK, PA, TX, TN, VA, WY, WA and WI. Countries of CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, IT, BR, CO, MX, CN, HK, IN, JP and TW.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-08-09
Report date
2020-05-13
Termination date
2021-12-01
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Yorba Linda, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1856-2020