Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17693 |
| Brand Name: | Biomet 3i Dental Implants |
| Model: | Catalogue Numbers: BOST3211 |
| Affected: | Lots: 2014051395, 2014051817 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | ZimVie Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) 16 Huapai Street Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 122 221 |
| Manufacturer: | Implant Innovations Inc |
| Issue: | BIOMET 3i has identified a visually observable condition which may be present on a limited number of the above identified implants. The condition is caused by the implant coming into contact with residual machining fluid which was not adequately degreased from a portion of 1 lot of packaging cylinders. The lot of packaging cylinders was used in the packaging of the 4 implant lots. The condition does not meet the cleanliness specification of BIOMET 3i. The residual machining fluid causes the implants to be discolored. Although the residual machining fluid is not a health hazard, the discolored implant is visually unacceptable to customers and, thus, BIOMET 3i is removing these suspect implants from the market. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/11/2014 |
