CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Drill Tapered NP mm Single-Pat recalled by Nobel Biocare Usa
Nobel Biocare Usa is recalling Drill Tapered NP mm Single-Pat, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Mar 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1303-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84450
- Recalling firm
- Nobel Biocare Usa, Yorba Linda, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Mar 2019
- FDA classified
- 19 Feb 2020
- Reported
- 26 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Feb 2020 | Classified by FDA | +342 days |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to a problem in the packaging sealing process at the supplier of the affected devices, it cannot be guaranteed that the sterilized medical devices in the scope of this recall remain sterile during their shelf-life.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Drill Tapered NP 3.5x8 mm Single-Pat - Product Usage: The Guided Drills (Twist (Step) Drills, Guided Tapered Drills) are used for preparing osteotomies for the specific related implants.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of CA, AU, JP, BR, ZA, RU, TW, HK, IN, CN, SA, NZ, MO, CO, LB, AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GG, GR, HR, HU, IE, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RS, SE.
Questions about this recall
Is Drill Tapered NP mm Single-Pat recalled?
Yes. Nobel Biocare Usa recalled Drill Tapered NP mm Single-Pat on 14 Mar 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1303-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Due to a problem in the packaging sealing process at the supplier of the affected devices, it cannot be guaranteed that the sterilized medical devices in the scope of this recall remain sterile during their shelf-life.
Which lots are affected?
(01)07332747065756(10)73466 Catalog# 37045
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of CA, AU, JP, BR, ZA, RU, TW, HK, IN, CN, SA, NZ, MO, CO, LB, AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GG, GR, HR, HU, IE, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RS, SE.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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