MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I TSX IMPLANT, 5.4MMD, 11.5MML; DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	TSX54B11
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint number (b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during implant placement, the doctor went all the way to the 5.1/4.4 drill protocol for dense bone and claimed that the bone was very dense.The implant torqued out at 50 n-cm on the handpiece halfway during insertion, leaving 4-5 threads left.The doctor used the surgical torque wrench to torque down and stripped the internal aspect of the implant.The doctor was able to back out the implant and placed another implant to complete the case.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information received at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to relay additional information and device evaluation.The following sections are being reported: b4: date of this report was updated.G3: date received by manufacturer was updated.G6: type of report was updated.H2: type of follow up was updated.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer was updated.H6: type of investigation codes were added: 4109, 4111 and 3331.H6: investigation findings code was added: 180.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 4307.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie received the reported implant for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use.The internal aspect of the implant was observed stripped / damaged.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device & event.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 1267688.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported event, were noted as part of the dhr.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number 1267688 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation is incorrect techniques used during implant placement.Therefore, based on the available information, device malfunction did occur.The reported event was confirmed with all the available information.No further investigation or immediate capa / hhe/d escalation is required, as the complaint investigation did not confirm the product was nonconforming at the time of distribution, and no new failure mode, harm, or hazardous situation was identified through the investigation performed.

• Brand Name: TSX IMPLANT, 5.4MMD, 11.5MML
• 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: carlos gordian-arroyo ; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5619713230
• MDR Report Key: 19221836
• Report Number: 0001038806-2024-00861
• Device Sequence Number: 20587248
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868045229
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868045229(17)250515(10)1267688
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K220978
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/14/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: TSX54B11
• Device Lot Number: 1267688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/08/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic