MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I 3I T3 WITH DCD NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED PARALLEL WALLED IMPLANT 4 X 10MM; DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	BNSS410
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	07/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the implant at tooth site #14 was removed due to infection and inadequate positioning.The patient had frequent infections.Symptoms as a result of the event: inflammation, pain and swelling.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).A4: weight unknown / not provided.A summary investigation has been completed for infection events identifying that a definitive root cause cannot be identified due to the wide range of external (non-design/ non-manufacturing related) factors potentially impacting the sterility of the implant and its environment.Should additional information be received which indicates that the device may have caused or contributed to the infection event, an additional report 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 code was added: 10, 4109, 3331 and 4111.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie received one for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed, the implant had signs of use with debris on its external threads.There was no damage identified or signs of malfunction that would have contributed to the event.Measurements match drawing.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.The customer did not submit images for the reported event.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was inadequate treatment planning and patient factors.Refer to attached summary investigation for infection.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did not occur.No damage to the implant was identified.The reported event was 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.Visual and dimensional evaluations of the previously returned product have not identified or suggested manufacturing non-conformances.While non-conformances were identified for some lots during manufacturing record reviews, the documented disposition actions for each did not suggest the likely release of non-conforming product.Zimvie quality management system (qms) has controls in place to ensure the distribution of conforming product.Additionally, all device history record reviews verified that each implant was sterilized per procedure for every device.All complaint data used for the summary investigation was found to be conforming and did not meet capa/hhe/d/ or any further escalations.Therefore, there were no complaints which confirmed a manufacturing or design related issue that did or could cause or contribute to the reported event.

• Brand Name: 3I T3 WITH DCD NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED PARALLEL WALLED IMPLANT 4 X 10MM
• 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: 22824577
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-01933
• Device Sequence Number: 18533575
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868029038
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868029038(17)280116(10)2022120481
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122300
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: BNSS410
• Device Lot Number: 2022120481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/25/2025
• 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: 08/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic