| Catalog Number |
MF7-13330 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Osseointegrate (1863)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient experienced loss of a dental implant.A fractured implant that had been placed several years earlier by another clinician was removed, and a new implant was placed at the same site.At the 2-month follow-up, implant failure was observed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Since this event resulted in a serious injury, it is reportable per 21 cfr part 803.The device was not evaluated because the issue is a known inherent risk of the device.We will continue to track and monitor the trend.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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