LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is a universal hinge, resilient attachment for endosseous implants. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures, retained in whole or in part, by endosseous implants in the mandible or maxilla. FDA 510(k): K994257, K072878

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Numbers: 8875-SPI, 8875-SPI-TMS, 8876-SPI, 8876-SPI-TMS, 08877-SPI, 08877-SPI-TMS, 08878-SPI, 08878-SPI-TMS, 08879-SPI, 08880-SPI; Lot Numbers: 11052, 15306, 20665, 21351, 12025,12259, 22440, I0K7X, I0K7Y, 11963,15307,17676,18934, 25294, 25567, I0JQ7, 12258,12941,15000, 19735, 20666, I0K7Z, I0KY7, 12703, 14568, 19832, 22170, I0LCG, 11093, 13364, 14151, 15624, 20043, 25026, 13530, I0LE4, 10055, 14152, 15001, 25027, 10892, 10893. Since the LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System (including the restorative components) is not sold by the Zest Anchors as a sterilized product, it does not have a designated shelf-life.
  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:
Zest Anchors LLC
Reason for Recall:
Zest Anchors, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment Systems because it is currently provided with a label that indicates that the final torque applied to the abutment should be 30 N-cm. It was recently noted by Zest that in order to provide an optimal performance by increasing the factor of safety between the failure load of the abutment screw and the recommend
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is a universal hinge, resilient attachment for endosseous implants. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures, retained in whole or in part, by endosseous implants in the mandible or maxilla. FDA 510(k): K994257, K072878

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Numbers: 8875-SPI, 8875-SPI-TMS, 8876-SPI, 8876-SPI-TMS, 08877-SPI, 08877-SPI-TMS, 08878-SPI, 08878-SPI-TMS, 08879-SPI, 08880-SPI; Lot Numbers: 11052, 15306, 20665, 21351, 12025,12259, 22440, I0K7X, I0K7Y, 11963,15307,17676,18934, 25294, 25567, I0JQ7, 12258,12941,15000, 19735, 20666, I0K7Z, I0KY7, 12703, 14568, 19832, 22170, I0LCG, 11093, 13364, 14151, 15624, 20043, 25026, 13530, I0LE4, 10055, 14152, 15001, 25027, 10892, 10893. Since the LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System (including the restorative components) is not sold by the Zest Anchors as a sterilized product, it does not have a designated shelf-life.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0935-2014

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