Biomet 3i Abutment (Preat) – Screw Seat Positioning Problem (2025)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biomet 3i Certain-compatible 4.1 mm Milled Ti Abutment REF 9001767-F Preat milled Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single-unit or multi-unit prosthetic restorations.
Brand
Preat Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Number: 9001767-F UDI-DI code: 00842092166093 Lot Numbers: CN932775 ED11-202416933 ED11-20249907 ED11-202435949 CN939348 ED11-202417239 ED11-202411745 ED11-202436404 CN945176 ED11-202419976 ED11-202413957 ED11-202437437 CN946712 ED11-202422121 ED11-202414696 ED11-202437710 TEC29015668 ED11-202422577 ED11-202416838 ED11-202437908 29018601 ED11-202428254 ED11-202433998 ED11-202449612 RD10511988 ED11-202428428 ED11-202435120 242070 2905742 ED11-20249819 ED11-202435909 20-607-UCHE-000603 8-663465-000743 3-16287-002239 14-493GARIEPY-000488 20-769300-000697 20-663461ROBI-000707 30-15958-002006 7-804684-001981 13-766227-000633 6-662469CARM-000576 20-15117-001341 22-790909-001273 8-489686-000448 30-Y097-002143 19-14364-001061 10-788120-001206 7-754951-000206 3-RIEHL-001837 CO19-2024-91576 CO19-2024-68877 CO19-2024-36953 CO19-2024-24127
Preat Corp is recalling Biomet 3i Certain-compatible 4.1 mm Milled Ti Abutment REF 9001767-F Preat milled Abutments are int due to Due to manufacturing issues, abutment products were manufactured with screw seat located too high, which may cause the mating screw to have a shorter . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to manufacturing issues, abutment products were manufactured with screw seat located too high, which may cause the mating screw to have a shorter engagement length into the associated implant.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 04/02/2025 an initial customer notification was distributed by the firm. On 05/05/2025, the firm sent via certified mail an updated "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL UPDATE" Letter to customers informing them that due to manufacturing issues with a dimensional condition that may lead to no engagement between the prosthetic screw and the implant. Customer are instructed to discard or return the affected devices to PREAT Corporation. For questions, contact Quality Assurance at 800-232-7732 or email mgonzales@younginnovations.com
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026