MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I CERTAIN GOLD-TITE LARGE HEXED SCREW; DENTAL SCREW

Catalog Number	ILRGHG
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A3: gender unknown / not provided.A4: patient weight unknown / not provided.D10.Concomitant medical products ilrght, certain titanium large hexed screw lot 1281722.G4: premarket identification k072642.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the fractures of two screws at tooth site 36/37.Crown mobility due to screw fracture.Implants are still placed on the patient.Screws placed on (b)(6) 2020 and removed on (b)(6) 2025.The process was not completed.No impact on the patient reported.
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) ilrghg, (certain gold-tite large hexed screw) for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed; the screw was fractured at the threads.Threaded piece was not returned.Device history record (dhr) review was completed for the subject lot number 1232658.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 1232658 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 patient factors.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The screw was fractured.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 GOLD-TITE LARGE HEXED SCREW
• Common Device Name: DENTAL SCREW
• 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: 22165929
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-01305
• Device Sequence Number: 7818758
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868006121
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868006121(17)240922(10)1232658
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972444
• 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): 08/21/2025

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 Expiration Date: 09/22/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: ILRGHG
• Device Lot Number: 1232658
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2025
• 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: 06/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2019
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DENTAL SCREW SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic