Recall of Straumann Custom Abutment Ti Devices
Straumann USA LLC is recalling 13 units of Custom Abutment Ti devices due to a material mix-up during manufacturing.
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What Happened
Straumann USA LLC is recalling the Custom Abutment Ti devices because a material mix-up occurred during manufacturing, where a TAN-material bar was incorrectly used instead of a Titanium Bar Ti Gr4.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Custom Abutment Ti, for Straumann RC, including TAN screw, with Catalog Number/Art.: 027.4620. A total of 13 units are involved, distributed in the US states of CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, MN, MO, MT, OR, and WA, as well as Canada. The recall includes UDI-DI: 07630031713766 and specific order numbers: 92465US_12039_00_b00, 92465US_12040_00_b00, 92465US_12047_00_b00, 92465US_12048_00_b00, 70959US_02227_00_b00, 94021US_02348_00_b00, 70416US_07543_00_b00, 91395US_01687_00_b00, 91545US_03284_00_b00, 91545US_03285_00_b00, 71711US_00420_00_b00, 91853US_06313_00_b00, and 72747US_00247_00_b00. The official recall number is Z-1632-2026.
What You Should Do
Affected customers should follow the firm's initial notification, which was sent via letter, for further instructions on the voluntary recall.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a manufacturing error that could affect the quality of medical devices, potentially impacting patient safety in a way that is not immediately life-threatening.
Source
FDA recall notice Z-1632-2026
Source: FDA Official Notice