Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20115 Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Difficult to expel Geistlich Bio-Oss granules from the pen, resistance could suddenly drop, and the granules may be expelled all at once, causing surrounding tissue, particularly in use for the sinus lift indication and while unlikely, could pose a risk for patient harm, including irritation of the oral mucosa or even a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. issued Urgent Medical Device Notification letter on 10/19/20 stating reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Action Requested of Customer 1. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form even if you do not have affected product on hand. 2. If you still have inventory of Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen with the impacted lot numbers, please immediately discontinue use and return all affected product together with the completed response form. A customer care representative will contact you to coordinate your refund and/or a replacement of goods. 3. If you have experienced this issue and have not reported this to date, please contact Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. 4. If the product has been further distributed to other customers, please forward this notice and report to Geistlich Pharma North America. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact us at 855-799-5500 or orders@geistlich-na.com