Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BIOMET 3i Recalled by Biomet 3i, LLC Due to Inadequate biocompatibility testing.

Date: September 21, 2015
Company: Biomet 3i, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Biomet 3i, LLC directly.

Affected Products

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible. Provisional Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device in a partially or fully edentulous patient. They are intended for use to support a prosthesis in the mandible or maxilla for up to 180 days during endosseous and gingival healing, and are for non-occlusal loading of provisional restorations.

Quantity: 30,111 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Inadequate biocompatibility testing.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Biomet 3i, LLC

Biomet 3i, LLC has 222 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report