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

Catalog Number	IUNIHG
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A4: weight unknown / not provided d6a: implant placement date: (b)(6), 2023.It is unknown if the device will be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screw fractured inside of the implant.The implant remains in the patient's mouth without any issues.
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, 4114 and 3331.H6: investigation findings code was added: 213.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 4315.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie did not receive the reported screw for evaluation.Visual inspection could not be performed.The investigation has been performed based on the available information using the item number, device history record (dhr) review, and risk management file (rmf).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 customer error.Therefore, based on the available information, device malfunction was not established.Without device receipt, the reported event is non-verifiable.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: CERTAIN GOLD-TITE 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: 22784137
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-01903
• Device Sequence Number: 10046092
• Product Code: NHA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868008538
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868008538(17)290719(10)1283065
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072642
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2025

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: IUNIHG
• Device Lot Number: 1283065
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNKNOWN DENTAL IMPLANT.
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic