International safety notice

At an external sterilization facility contracted by an overseas manufacturer, sterilization process control records were insufficient, and there was no record of reliable sterilization. It turns out that this cannot be confirmed. We have decided to take voluntary recall measures.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Apr 20, 2021

Key facts

Title At an external sterilization facility contracted by an overseas manufacturer, sterilization process control records were insufficient, and there was no record of reliable sterilization. It turns out that this cannot be confirmed. We have decided to take voluntary recall measures.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: Gingivectomy scalpel Brand name: Gum punch
Manufacturer Nobel Biocare Japan Co., Ltd.
Models 32Z2002, 32Z2000, 32Z2004, 32Z2006, 32Z2008, 32Z2007
Date Apr 20, 2021
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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