MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I 3I T3¿ NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM; DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	BOST485
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A1: patient identifier: unknown / not provided.A4: patient weight: unknown / not provided.B3: date of event: unknown / not provided.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the implant fractured and was removed.Tooth location 46.Procedure was completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).Zimvie received one (1) bost485, (3i t3 non-platform switched tapered implant 4 x 8.5mm) for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use.Implant fracture identified at the collar.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device & event.This complaint refers to the specific device being investigated for this complaint record.Device history record (dhr) review was completed for the subject lot number 2020040101.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 2020040101 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: fracture implant based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root causes determined from the investigation are parafunctional habits/patient factors, or customer error.Therefore, based on the available information, a 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.At this time, the complaint investigation has been completed and the record will be closed.If additional information is received, the record will be re-opened for further evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: 3I T3¿ NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED 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: carlos gordian-arroyo ; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5619713230
• MDR Report Key: 20638956
• Report Number: 0001038806-2024-02536
• Device Sequence Number: 17984414
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868028963
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868028963(17)250525(10)2020040101
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122300
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2025

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/25/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: BOST485
• Device Lot Number: 2020040101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic