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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET 3I 3I T3 NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM; DENTAL IMPLANT

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BIOMET 3I 3I T3 NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM; DENTAL IMPLANT Back to Search Results
Catalog Number BOST485
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
The patient stated that implant fell out, while she was eating eggs a week after her surgery.Tooth #4.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie received one (1) bost485, (3i t3® non-platform switched tapered implant 4 x 8.5mm) for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use, apparent bone / tissue attached to external threads.The implant was identified as reported however, no apparent malfunction was identified with the implant that would contribute to the reported event.Implant matched prints where measured.No allegations were reported against the returned encode abutment, and no apparent malfunction was identified.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device & event.This complaint refers to the specific device being investigated for this complaint record.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2023040409.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 2023040409 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 as per rmf rm-00053-haz rev.12, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation is inadequate treatment planning.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did not occur.The reported event was non-verifiable with all the available information.No further investigation or immediate capa / hhe/d escalation is required, as the complaint investigation did not confirm the product was 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.The following sections have been updated: b4: date of this report d9: device availability g3: date received by manufacturer g6: checked "follow-up" h2: checked follow-up type h3: changed "no" to "yes" h6: entered evaluation codes h10: added manufacturer narrative.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
3I T3 NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 4 X 8.5MM
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 Key22861445
Report Number0001038806-2025-01970
Device Sequence Number15787514
Product Code DZE
UDI-Device Identifier00844868028963
UDI-Public(01)00844868028963(17)280425(10)2023040409
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K122300
Exemption Number5645646
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2025
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) 10/07/2025
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 NumberBOST485
Device Lot Number2023040409
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/01/2025
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer Not provided
Supplement Date Received by ManufacturerNot provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/21/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/07/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/25/2023
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age84 YR
Patient SexUnknown
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
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