Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15339 |
| Brand Name: | Biomet Dental Implants |
| Model: | multiple |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | ZimVie Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) 16 Huapai Street Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 122 221 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet 3i |
| Issue: | The visually observed condition on some of the the implants is residual machining fluid - identified by discolouration (darker in apperance) on the external dental implant surface. The affected surface area on some of the implants ranges from less than one thread length to the entire external surface of the implant being affected. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 9/9/2013 |
