MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I FULL OSSEOTITE® TAPERED CERTAIN® IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM; DENTAL IMPLANT

Model Number	IFNT485
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932)
Date of Event	12/09/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint number (b)(4).A summary investigation has been completed for infection events identifying that a definitive root cause cannot be identified due to the wide range of external (non-design/ non-manufacturing related) factors potentially impacting the sterility of the implant and its environment.Should additional information be received which indicates that the device may have caused or contributed to the infection event, an additional report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that dr.Indicated infection.Since the tissue around the implant was weak, and its ability to resist bacterial erosion was weak, the inflammation occurred, leading to the implant failure.Tooth site # 29.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Similar complaints for implant infection have been previously investigated.Refer to attached summary investigation.Visual and dimensional evaluations of the previously returned product have not identified or suggested manufacturing non-conformances.While non-conformances were identified for some lots during manufacturing record reviews, the documented disposition actions for each did not suggest the likely release of non-conforming product.Zimmer biomet quality management system (qms) has controls in place to ensure the distribution of conforming product.Additionally, all device history record reviews verified that each implant was sterilized per procedure for every device.All complaint data used for the summary investigation was found to be conforming and did not meet capa/hhe/d/ie escalation.Therefore, there were no complaints which confirmed a manufacturing or design related issue that did or could cause or contribute to the reported event.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number (2016022211).It was confirmed that all operations and inspections were executed as per applicable procedure.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported event was noted as part of the dhr.Lot was inspected and passed all acceptance criteria by qa.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number (2016022211) for similar events and five (5) other relevant complaints were identified, ((b)(4)).Investigation has identified that the most likely probable causes are related to patient biological factors/condition and surgical technique.As documented in the summary investigation, contributing factors for the reported event likely exist outside of zimmer biomet control, including those related to patient biological factors/condition and surgical technique.Based on the summary investigation, no malfunction occurred upon investigation.The reported event remains non-verifiable as it is a medical condition.The following sections have been updated: b4: date of this report.D9: device availability.G3: date received by manufacturer.G6: checked "follow-up".H2: checked follow-up type.H3: changed "no" to "yes".H6: entered evaluation codes.H10: added manufacturer narrative.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: FULL OSSEOTITE® TAPERED CERTAIN® IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM
• Common Device Name: DENTAL IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET 3I; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET 3I; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: susanne taylor ; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5617766700
• MDR Report Key: 12204467
• Report Number: 0001038806-2021-01321
• Device Sequence Number: 3508901
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868005049
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868005049(17)210323(10)2016022211
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/23/2021
• Device Model Number: IFNT485
• Device Catalogue Number: IFNT485
• Device Lot Number: 2016022211
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female