Tapered Screw-Vent recallZ-2963-2018 · Zimmer Dental Inc · initiated May 10, 2018
Terminated
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Zimmer Dental Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Dental implants have incorrect item/lot numbers and size on the inner package labeling. Correct item/lot numbers and size are on the outer package labeling.
FDA root cause category: Labeling mix-ups
What the company is doing
The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "Medical Device Recall" notice dated 5/10/2018 via FedEx/UPS courier to its customers. OUS distributors received a "distributor" notice. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to immediately return affected product to Field Action, PM Regulatory Compliance, Zimmer Biomet, 4555 Riverside Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 US and asked to complete and return a Certificate of Acknowledgement. and send to [email protected]. If you have further questions or concerns, please call the Recall Department at 561-776-6700 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a prompt to leave a voicemail. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2963-2018
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- May 10, 2018
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Dental Inc
- Quantity
- 299 units
- Product code
- DZE
- FDA submissions
- K111889
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, PA,TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA; and to countries of: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Product description
Outer Package Label: Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System, 4.1mm X 10mm, 3.5mm, REF:TSVM4B10, Sterile:R, Rx Only; Inner Package Label: Implant, MTX, 3.7mm x 10mm,3.5mm, REF: TSVB10. Zimmer Dental Implants are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Immediate loading is indicated when there is good primary stability and an appropriate occlusal load.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Outer Package Label: LOT: 63781164, UDI: (01) 00889024019621 (10) 63781164 (17) 220930 (10) 63781164; Inner Package Label: LOT: 63773888, UDI: (01) 00889024019508 (17) 220930 (10)63773888.
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Tapered Screw-Vent® TSVB10ZimVie US Corp LLC · IMPLANT, ENDOSSEOUS, ROOT-FORM1 recall892 reports
- Tapered Screw-Vent® TSVM4B10ZimVie US Corp LLC · IMPLANT, ENDOSSEOUS, ROOT-FORM1 recall160 reports
Product lines
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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