MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I GOLD-TITE SQUARE UNISCREW; DENTAL SCREW

Catalog Number	UNISG
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screw fractured/broke.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie received one (1) unisg, (gold-tite square uniscrew) for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed; a fracture has been identified at the threads.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 1283408.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 1283408 for similar events and three other complaints (b)(4) were identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: dental : functional : fracture : screw.The customer did not submit images for the reported event.Based on the investigation and risk management file review as per rm-00057-haz, 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.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.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: GOLD-TITE SQUARE 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: 21267286
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-00219
• Device Sequence Number: 8551850
• Product Code: NHA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868017325
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868017325(17)290726(10)1283408
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2025

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 Catalogue Number: UNISG
• Device Lot Number: 1283408
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 01/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/27/2024
• 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: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic