Health product recall

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen (2019-03-27)

Starting date:
March 27, 2019
Posting date:
April 12, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-69558



Last updated: 2019-04-12

Affected Products

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen

Reason

A user found a green particle on the outside of the applicator after taking off the (green) filter cap. The particle was discovered prior to use. However, in the opinion of the manufacturer and the complaining user, the possibility that such a particle could go undetected and, subsequently, inadvertently implanted is given.

Affected products

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

20115

20116

20126

Companies
Manufacturer

Geistlich Pharma AG

Bahnhofstrasse 40

Wolhusen

6110

SWITZERLAND