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

Catalog Number	T3PT4385
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A1: patient identifier: unknown / not provided.B3: date of event: unknown / not provided.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a damage drive feature.The implant could not be gripped.The process was completed with another implant.No impact on the patient was reported.Tooth location 46.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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) t3pt4385, (t3 pro tapered implant 4/3mm (d) x 8.5mm (l)) for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed, the implant had signs of use, the drive feature had discolorations and some damage at the top of the hex.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2120018291.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 2120018291 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: dental : functional : damaged drive feature.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 implants drive feature was damaged.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.

• Brand Name: T3¿ PRO TAPERED IMPLANT 4/3MM (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: 22026990
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-01078
• Device Sequence Number: 13036338
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868046752
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868046752(17)290902(10)2120018291
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213672
• 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): 08/19/2025

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: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: T3PT4385
• Device Lot Number: 2120018291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/24/2025
• 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: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2024
• 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: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic