MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I TSX IMPLANT, 3.7MMD, 8MML; DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	TSX37B8
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Osteolysis (2377)
Date of Event	01/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an exam thin bone was presented in the area of tooth sites 11-12.There was also thin bone on the labial and a small crack on the side of the implant at tooth site #11.The implant was removed due to a fracture and bone loss.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A4: weight unknown / not provided.Product has been received by zimvie and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information received at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to relay additional information and device evaluation.The following sections are being reported: b4: date of this report was updated.G3: date received by manufacturer was updated.G6: type of report was updated.H2: type of follow up was updated.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer was updated.H6: type of investigation codes were added: 4109, 4111 and 3331.H6: investigation findings code was added: 213.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 67 and 4310 h10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie received the reported implant for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed.Returned implant shows signs of wear/use.Some bone residue observed on its external threads.Some blemishes and damage were identified caused possibly during removal.Reported crack/small fracture was not identified.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number.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 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was patient factors.A summary investigation has been completed for bone loss events recognizing that a definitive root cause cannot be identified due to a wide range of external factors (non-design or manufacturing related), including medical conditions (e.G., diabetes, poor bone quality, etc.) / patient habits (e.G., smoking) and surgical technique.Previously completed investigations for bone loss have not identified any signals indicating potential non-conformances affecting the manufacturing and sterilization processes.Furthermore, the probability of manufacturing or design defects that might lead to bone loss and escaping the available detections has been assessed and found remote and almost non-existent.Therefore, based on the available information, device malfunction did not occur.Implant was not observed to be fracture.The reported event was unconfirmed.Bone loss is a medical condition and is a non-verifiable event.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.

• Brand Name: TSX IMPLANT, 3.7MMD, 8MML
• 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: 22070792
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-01178
• Device Sequence Number: 21207494
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868045083
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868045083(17)250821(10)1271932
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K220978
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2025

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 08/21/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: TSX37B8
• Device Lot Number: 1271932
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2025
• 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: 05/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2023
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic