MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER DENTAL IMPL TAPERED SP 3.7MM 8MM HEXAGON; DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	SPMB8
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during placement, before reaching high torque values (40 ncm), the hexagon of the mount fractured inside the connection, causing significant difficulty in removing it.Procedure completed with other implant.Affected tooth position: 34.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).G4: premarket identification k011245/k002188.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).The following fields have been updated: b4: date of this report.B5: describe event or problem.G3: date received by manufacturer.G6: type of report.H1: type of reportable event.H2: follow up type.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer.H6: adverse event problem.H10: additional narrative.Zimvie received one (1) spmb8, (impl tapered sp 3.7mm 8mm hexagon) for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed; there was signs of use.Damage to the implant was identified, likely from the removal process.The mount was fractured at hex.The hex piece was returned.Device history record (dhr) review was completed for the subject lot number 2120000904.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 2120000904 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: dental: functional: fracture: mount.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was customer error, applying to much torque/speed during placement.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The mount was fractured at the 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: IMPL TAPERED SP 3.7MM 8MM HEXAGON
• Common Device Name: DENTAL IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER DENTAL; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER DENTAL; 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: 22123655
• Report Number: 0002023141-2025-01475
• Device Sequence Number: 7266330
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024017498
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024017498(17)280710(10)2120000904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082639
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/21/2025

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: SPMB8
• Device Lot Number: 2120000904
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2025
• 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: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic