Device recalls

GM Helix Implant, Endosseous Dental Implant Article No. 109.984

Straumann USA LLC · There may be a mismatch between the implant contained inside the packaging and the information described on the outer carton label. If the the incorrect implan…

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-2929-2026
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Cfres ID
221503
Product res number
Z-2929-2026
Event date initiated
2026-07-13
Event date posted
2026-08-10
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
99407
Product code
NHA
Product description
GM Helix Implant, Endosseous Dental Implant Article No. 109.984
Code info
UDI-DI 7899878024552 Lot MVXJ9
Firm FEI number
1000121052
Recalling firm
Straumann USA LLC
Address 1
60 Minuteman Rd
City
Andover
State
MA
Postal code
01810-1008
Additional info contact
Todd Shevlin 978-747-2560
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
417 US
Reason for recall

There may be a mismatch between the implant contained inside the packaging and the information described on the outer carton label. If the the incorrect implant is installed, the issue could cause bone compression or difficulty during installation in situations where there is sufficient bone volume

Action

On July 13, 2026, the firm began notifying customers through a combination of mail, phone, and email. Letters were sent via overnight UPS delivery. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected article/project numbers. If the product is still in inventory, customer should stop use or distribution immediately and quarantine/segregate physically. Product should be returned to Straumann USA, LLC for replacement. If the product has already been implanted, the firm states that implant removal is not required, and no additional patient follow up is required solely due to this recall.

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

K numbers
K163194
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Medical specialty description
Dental
Regulation number
872.3630
Device class
2
K number
K252944, K122192, K230143, K061177, K032498, K111199, K132749, K251497, K970073, K150203, K925349, K171757, K151375, K031719, K072642, K061277, K040573, K091904, K200193, K052823, K101890, K231753, K253312, K222913, K242245, K033346, K143515, K191152, K141457, K082545, K173120, K240982, K081575, K242703, K052272, K073540, K072572, K234018, K232170, K203750 +673 more
Registration number
3011936113, 3004748290, 3001082453, 2245590, 3004201263, 3013111692, 2029275, 3038715999, 1531062, 2032098, 3013551048, 3007518363, 3006592743, 3008517893, 3015775866, 8020776, 9613283, 9611993, 3004883837, 3011587077, 3019252621, 3014270094, 3015160953, 1424785, 3039641923, 3031462380, 3038549074, 2024024, 3008088588, 3014596751, 3027595870, 3011656326, 9680605, 8010591, 3013950969, 9611992, 1222315, 3012205930, 3004884150, 1000625496 +342 more
FEI number
3011936113, 3004748290, 3001082453, 3002807692, 2245590, 3004201263, 3013111692, 4838, 3038715999, 3013551048, 3007518363, 3006592743, 3008517893, 3015775866, 3003110073, 3004883837, 3002806651, 3011587077, 3019252621, 3014270094, 3003267134, 3015160953, 3039641923, 3031462380, 3038549074, 3000215273, 2024024, 3008088588, 3014596751, 3027595870, 3003719498, 3011656326, 3002808636, 3013950969, 3012205930, 3004884150, 2921595, 3013465593, 3005674514, 3002807009 +342 more
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