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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2015-RN-01113-1
Product Name/Description Provide Protection Caps and Provide Impression Copings

Provide Protection Cap
CatalogueNumber : PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, PPC655
All Lots are affected
Provide Impression Coping
CatalogueNumber: PIC484, PIC484H, PIC485, PIC485H, PIC654, PIC654H, PIC655, PIC655H

All Lot Numbersare affected

ARTG Number: 120308
Recall Action Level Retail
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 16/11/2015
Responsible Entity Biomet 3i Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue It has been determined that the Provide Protection Caps (PPC***) and the Provide Impression Copings (PIC***) elicit a cytotoxic response (Grade 4). The Affected Products are intended for single, short-term use. The Affected Products were also distributed within Certain Provide Abutment Placement Kits (PAK****) as well as within Certain Provide Abutment Restorative Kits (PRK***).

Both the Provide Protection Caps and the Provide Impression Copings are single-use, temporary devices. If the clinician uses either of these products, the patient may experience soft tissue irritation and discomfort.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Customers are to inspect stock and quarantine affected units. Affected units should be returned to the sponsor. The sponsor is to confirm that all affected customers have reviewed the recall notice and return credit to the affected customers. This action has been closed-out on 26/08/2016.
Contact Information 1800 802 457 - Biomet 3i