CLASS II Device recall · Reported 6 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
ImplantDirect Legacy(TM) 3 Implant L recalled
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling ImplantDirect Legacy(TM) 3 Implant L, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2017 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-0185-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78350
- Recalling firm
- Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, Westlake Village, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Oct 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Nov 2017
- Reported
- 6 Dec 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 6 Dec 2017 | 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
One reported complaint and discovered that the outer vial was out of round and undersized. Therefore a portion of the opening may not allow inner vial and components to slide freely out of the vial. As a result, the cap could possibly not be screwed on properly and the sterilization compromised.
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
ImplantDirect Legacy(TM) 3 Implant, 13MM L, REF 864713 This Legacy implant is a two-piece implant for one-stage or two-stage surgical procedures. These implants are intended for use in partially and fully edentulous upper and lower jaws in support of single or multiple-unit restorations and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and country of Japan.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
One reported complaint and discovered that the outer vial was out of round and undersized. Therefore a portion of the opening may not allow inner vial and components to slide freely out of the vial. As a result, the cap could possibly not be screwed on properly and the sterilization compromised.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 79607
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and country of Japan.
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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