CLASS II Device recall · Reported 23 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Endosseous Dental Implant recalled by Biomet 3i
Biomet 3i is recalling Endosseous Dental Implant. The recall was initiated on 29 Aug 2013 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-1458-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67609
- Recalling firm
- Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Aug 2013
- FDA classified
- 15 Apr 2014
- Reported
- 23 Apr 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Dental Devices
Timeline
| 29 Aug 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Apr 2014 | Classified by FDA | +229 days |
| 23 Apr 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 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 residual machining fluid identified by discoloration (darker in appearance) on the external dental implant surface.
Product as listed by the FDA
BIOMET 3i Endosseous Dental Implant.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA and countries of United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain (UK), Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, Uruguay, Vietnam and South Africa.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to residual machining fluid identified by discoloration (darker in appearance) on the external dental implant surface.
Which lots are affected?
Model Number(s): Affected devices catalog names are: BNES310, BNET3210, BNPS6511, BNPS6513, BNPS6585, BNPT6510, BNPT6511, BNPT6513, BNPT6585, BNSS310, BNSS311, BNSS313, BNSS610, BNSS613, BNSS615, BNSS685, BNST3210, BNST3211, BNST3213, BNST3215, BNST3285, BNST611, BNST613, BNST685, BOPS6510, BOPS6511, BOPS6515, BOPS6585, BOPT6510, BOPT6511, BOPT6513, BOPT6585, BOSS310, BOSS311, BOSS313, BOSS315, BOSS611, BOSS613, BOSS685, BOST3210, BOST3211, BOST3213, BOST3215, BOST3285, BOST610, BOST611, BOST613, BOST685, FNT3210, FNT3211, IFNT3210, IFNT3211, IFNT3213, IFNT3215, IFNT3285, IFNT610, IFNT611, IFNT613, IFNT685, IFOSS5611, IFOS5685, IFOS610, IFOS611, IFOS615, IFOSM310, IFOSM311, IFOSM313, IFOSM385, IIOS5610, IIOS5611, INT3210, INT3211, INT3213, INT3215, INT3285, INT610, INT611, INT613, INT685, IOSM311, IOSM313, IOSM315, IOSM385, IOSS610, IOSS613, NIIITP6510, NIIITP6511, NIIITP6513, NIIITP6515, NIIITP6585, NINT3210, NINT3211, NINT3213, NINT3215, NINT610, NINT611, NINT613, NINT685, NIOSM311, NIOSM313, NIOSS610, NT3210, NT3211, OSM310, XIFNT3210, XIFNT3211, XIFNT3213, XIFNT3215, XIFNT3285, XIFN610, XIFNT611, XIFNT613, XIFNT685, XIFOSM310, XIFOSM311, XIFOSM313, XIFOSS610, XIFOSS611, XIIOS6510, XIIOS6511, XIIOS6513, XIITP6510, XIITP6511, XIITP6513. Manufactured dates from November 5, 2012 through August 21, 2013.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA and countries of United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain (UK), Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, Uruguay, Vietnam and South Africa.
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 26 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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