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FDA Device recall Z-0490-2021

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantolo…

On 2020-12-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantolo… by Geistlich Pharma North America, citing 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….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0490-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-10-19
Published2020-12-02
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyGeistlich Pharma North America
DistributionUS

Product

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

Reason

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

Identifiers

code_infoLots: 81901650, 82000456

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0490-2021%22

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