Innovative Implant Technology Sinu-Lift(TM) System, LLC., Model SLS-1, Sterile, Innovative Implant Technology, The Sinu-Lift(TM) System is intended to : - Facilitate access to the maxillary sinus, - Lift the sinus membrane from the alveolar ridge of the maxilla with a minimum height of 5mm, and - Augment the space created by lifting the maxillary sinus membrane with bone graft to supplement the maxillary alveolar crest with additional height needed for anchoring an implant. Recall

Check Your Product

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

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Possible device failure: The cutter's shaft of the Sinu-Drill of the Sinu-Lift System could potentially get stuck inside the tap, thereby not allowing the cutter to spring out of the tap upon encountering the sinus membrane, increasing the possibility of perforating the sinus membrane.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

All consignees will be notified by letter entitled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" dated September 30, 2008, using priority mail. Consignees will also be contacted by telephone. Consignees will be asked to return the product using the prepaid FedEx label included with the letter. The returned product will be quarantined. For further information, please telephone Innovative Implant Technology at 305-975-4101