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FDA Device recall Z-1168-2014

Tapered Navigator Certain Surgical Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processi…

On 2014-03-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Tapered Navigator Certain Surgical Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processi… by Biomet 3i, citing during recent revised sterilization validation testing, the included surgical trays did not meet the Sterility Assurance Level required.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1168-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-07-22
Published2014-03-19
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBiomet 3i
DistributionUS

Product

Tapered Navigator Certain Surgical Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Reason

During recent revised sterilization validation testing, the included surgical trays did not meet the Sterility Assurance Level required.

Identifiers

code_infoSGTIKIT (SGTTRAY)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1168-2014%22

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