BioPlant, a dental bone grafting material. BioPlant has been assigned the product code LYC (Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. BioPlant is a Class II Medical Device. The Device Listing Number is 0007254. BioPlant is a synthetic, multipurpose bone-grafting material intended to be used in dental applications to maintain and restore the bony alveolar ridge in post-extraction tooth-root sockets or after oral surgery, ridge preservation, ridge augmentation, augmentations in the maxillary sinus, repair of periodontal defects and bone voids associated with dental implant placement.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 25, 2012 Kerr Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    The BioPlant part numbers and lot numbers affected by this recall are as follows: Product Description Part Numbers Lot Numbers BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.125g 216110 All Production BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.25g 216112 BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.50<1 216114 Lots Within Shelf-Life BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.250 216132 20k BioPlant Intro Pack 216112S
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Kerr Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The firm initiated the recall becaue disturbing the BioPlant product soon after it is placed may halt or delay the ossification process.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BioPlant, a dental bone grafting material. BioPlant has been assigned the product code LYC (Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic) by the FDA and is classified as a Class II Medical Device. BioPlant is a Class II Medical Device. The Device Listing Number is 0007254. BioPlant is a synthetic, multipurpose bone-grafting material intended to be used in dental applications to maintain and restore the bony alveolar ridge in post-extraction tooth-root sockets or after oral surgery, ridge preservation, ridge augmentation, augmentations in the maxillary sinus, repair of periodontal defects and bone voids associated with dental implant placement.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

The BioPlant part numbers and lot numbers affected by this recall are as follows: Product Description Part Numbers Lot Numbers BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.125g 216110 All Production BioPlant Curved Syringe, 0.25g 216112 BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.50<1 216114 Lots Within Shelf-Life BioPlant Curved Svrinoe, 0.250 216132 20k BioPlant Intro Pack 216112S

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0401-2013

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