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Recall Z-0492-2021 — Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20126

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2020-10-19 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0492-2021
Date of alert
2020-10-19
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
81901651
Reported risk: Difficult to expel Geistlich Bio-Oss granules from the pen, resistance could suddenly drop, and the granules may be expelled all at once, causing surrounding tissue, particularly in use for the sinus lift indication and while unlikely, could pose a risk for patient harm, including irritation of the oral mucosa or even a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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