MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I CERTAIN¿ LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 1MM(H); DENTAL ABUTMENT

Catalog Number	ILPC341
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Doctor reported that they inserted the multi-unit at tooth site 14, they screwed on the abutment and the abutment fractured at the screw part.A little piece got stuck in the implant ((b)(6), lot number: 2017011134), but could be removed after a while.This little piece went lost during the process.The implant had been placed long ago.It stayed in the patient¿s mouth and seemed not damaged any further.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).The following fields have been updated: b4: date of this report b5: describe event or problem d4: additional device information d9: device availability g3: date received by manufacturer g6: type of report h1: type of reportable event h2: follow up type h3: device evaluated by manufacturer h4: device manufacturer date h6: adverse event problem h10: additional narrative zimvie received one (1) ilpc341, (certain¿ low profile abutment 3.4mm(d) x 1mm(h)) for evaluation.A visual evaluation was performed, the returned abutment had signs of use, and a fracture was identified at the collar and hex.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2020091236.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 2020091236 for similar events and no other complaint was 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 customer error.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The abutment screw was fractured at the collar and hex.The reported event was 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: CERTAIN¿ LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 1MM(H)
• Common Device Name: DENTAL ABUTMENT
• 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: 21633153
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-00609
• Device Sequence Number: 18029192
• Product Code: NHA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868021162
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868021162(17)251016(10)2020091236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092341
• 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): 06/27/2025

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: 10/16/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: ILPC341
• Device Lot Number: 2020091236
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/25/2025
• 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: 03/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2020
• 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
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic