MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I T3 PRO TAPERED IMPLANT 5/4MM (D) X 8.5MM (L); DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	T3PT5485
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the implant at tooth site #19 was removed as there was an issue with the implant.After release for restoration, the restorative dentist was unable to seat final abutment/crown.Patient returned to the dentist and it was not able to seat any abutments, non-encode or encode alike.Doctor stated nothing wrong with the abutments.No surgical/ medical intervention was required for permanent damage.No other implant was placed to complete the procedure.No symptoms as a result of the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).D9: device availability unknown / not provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie received one (1) t3pt5485, (t3® pro tapered implant 5/4mm (d) x 8.5mm (l)) for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use and was observed severely damaged around the external threads and collar regions, likely due to the removal process.Some damage to the implant's drive feature was identified.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.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2120001761.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 2120001761 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: ¿damaged drive feature¿.The customer did not submit images for the reported event.Based on the investigation and risk management file review as per rmf rm-00053-haz rev.12, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation is incorrect techniques used during implant placement - customer error.Therefore, based on the available information, the implant 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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: T3 PRO TAPERED IMPLANT 5/4MM (D) X 8.5MM (L)
• 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: 21394621
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-00341
• Device Sequence Number: 18339725
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868046806
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868046806(17)280823(10)2120001761
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213672
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2025

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 Catalogue Number: T3PT5485
• Device Lot Number: 2120001761
• 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: 02/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 86 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic