Straumann USA LLC is recalling 288 units of the Plus Initial Drill because a specific batch was produced without a 7 mm laser depth engraving. This drill is used during dental surgery, and the missing marking could prevent clinicians from accurately measuring drilling depth. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries related to this manufacturing error.
The missing 7 mm depth engraving could lead to a clinician drilling to an incorrect depth during a procedure, potentially causing tissue damage or complications with dental implant placement.
Quantity affected: 288 units (47 in the US, 241 outside the US).
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