MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMVIE US CORP LLC T3® PRO NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 6MM (D) X 8.5MM (L); DENTAL IMPLANT

Catalog Number	T3ST685
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimvie complaint number (b)(4).Product has been received by zimvie and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after the implant was placed it was noted that the internal hex was not defined perfectly.It was later clarified that the inside hex had some rounded edges and that the driver tip did not seat all the way.Many attempts were made to seat it with different tips, but none would fully engage the hex.With great difficulty, it was removed and the implant was replaced.
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.H6: investigation findings code was added: 180.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 4307.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie received the reported device for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use, apparent minor bone / tissue attached to external threads.The implant's drive feature was observed damaged.Implant matched prints where measured.No allegations were reported against the returned bundle cover screw, and no apparent malfunction was identified.Some damage was identified around the implant's platform likely due to the removal process.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device and event.This complaint refers to the specific device being investigated for this complaint record.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 causes determined from the investigation are incorrect techniques used, excessive torque - customer error.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The reported event was confirmed 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.

• Brand Name: T3® PRO NON-PLATFORM SWITCHED TAPERED IMPLANT 6MM (D) X 8.5MM (L)
• Common Device Name: DENTAL IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMVIE US CORP LLC; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMVIE US CORP LLC; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: mark mashburn ; 4555 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5619713230
• MDR Report Key: 23688713
• Report Number: 0001038806-2025-03462
• Device Sequence Number: 17648114
• Product Code: DZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844868047056
• UDI-Public: (01)00844868047056(17)290718(10)2120017075
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213672
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• 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): 01/30/2026

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: T3ST685
• Device Lot Number: 2120017075
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• 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 Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic