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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

BioPlant, a dental bone grafting material. BioPlant has been assigned the product code LYC (Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. BioPlant is a Class II Medical Device. The Device Listing Number is 0007254. BioPlant is a synthetic, multipurpose bone-grafting material intended to be used in dental applications to maintain and restore the bony alveolar ridge in post-extraction tooth-root sockets or after oral surgery, ridge preservation, ridge augmentation, augmentations in the maxillary sinus, repair of periodontal defects and bone voids associated with dental implant placement.

Z-0401-2013

October 25, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Kerr Corporation
Event
Event 63557
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
22,410 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0401-2013

Official wording

Reason: The firm initiated the recall becaue disturbing the BioPlant product soon after it is placed may halt or delay the ossification process.

Code information: The BioPlant part numbers and lot numbers affected by this recall are as follows: Product Description Part Numbers Lot Numbers BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.125g 216110 All Production BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.25g 216112 BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.50<1 216114 Lots Within Shelf-Life BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.250 216132 20k BioPlant Intro Pack 216112S

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Canada, Europe, Australia and ROW consignees .

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm initiated the recall becaue disturbing the BioPlant product soon after it is placed may halt or delay the ossification process.