MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I TITANIUM HEXED UNISCREW; DENTAL SCREW

Catalog Number	UNIHT
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that screws fractured.Tooth location 32 and 34.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).D10.Concomitant medical products uniht, titanium hexed uniscrew lot 1255386.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number cmp-(b)(4).The following fields have been updated: b4: date of this report b5: describe event or problem g3: date received by manufacturer g6: type of report h1: type of reportable event h2: follow up type h3: device evaluated by manufacturer h6: adverse event problem h10: additional narrative zimvie received one (1) uniht, (titanium hexed uniscrew)for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed, a fracture has been identified at the threads.Device history record (dhr) review was completed for the subject lot number 1235725.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 1235725 for similar events and 1 other relevant complaint(s) was/were identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: dental : functional : fracture : screw based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was torque applied during placement/ seating exceeds recommended value therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The fracture has been identified on the threads.The reported event is confirmed.No further investigation or immediate capa / hhe/d escalation is required, as the complaint investigation did not confirm the products were 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: TITANIUM HEXED UNISCREW
• Common Device Name: DENTAL SCREW
• 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: 20693898
• Report Number: 0001038806-2024-02650
• Device Sequence Number: 7196888
• Product Code: NHA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868017318
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868017318(17)250116(10)1235725
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072642
• 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: 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/15/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: UNIHT
• Device Lot Number: 1235725
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/20/2024
• 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: 11/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2020
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DENTAL SCREW SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic