LOCATOR 02792Recalls & reported problems
Zest Anchors, LLC · LOCATOR Abutment for EV 3.6 x 3.0mm, Astra Tech · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840481109553), received between Nov 12, 2024 and Nov 12, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture
ABUTMENT BROKE IN PATIENTS MOUTH SOME TIME AFTER PLACEMENT. DOCTOR HAD TO BRING PATIENT IN TO REMOVE THE BROKEN SCREW THREAD FROM THE IMPLANT. UNSURE HOW LONG AFTER PLACEMENT THE EVENT OCCURRED. DOCTOR THINKS IT BROKE WHILE GETTING ATTACHMENT TO CORRECT TORQUE. FRACTURED ABUTMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20668858 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture
ABUTMENT BROKE IN PATIENTS MOUTH SOME TIME AFTER PLACEMENT. DOCTOR HAD TO BRING PATIENT IN TO REMOVE THE BROKEN SCREW THREAD FROM THE IMPLANT. UNSURE HOW LONG AFTER PLACEMENT THE EVENT OCCURRED. DOCTOR THINKS IT BROKE WHILE GETTING ATTACHMENT TO CORRECT TORQUE. FRACTURED ABUTMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20668522 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.