Nobel Biocare Usa Llc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1420-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

NOBELREPLACE Tapered Groovy RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 32216. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in order to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are indicated for single or multiple unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications. Dental Implants may be placed immediately and put into immediate function providing that the initial stability requirements detailed in the surgical manuals are satisfied.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 9, 2015

Date Posted: April 22, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1420-2015

Event ID: 70821

Reason for Recall:

A material used in the packaging of the dental implants may impart a sticky substance on the top surfaces of the implants and in some cases on the first threads.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 74 units

Code Information:

Batch No. 13012851.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated