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CERTAIN® LOCATOR® ILOA006Recalls & reported problems

ZimVie US Corp LLC · CERTAIN® LOCATOR® ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 6MM(H) · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00844868006114), received between Jun 26, 2020 and Jun 14, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture3

Patient problems

  • No Information2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 14, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE LOCATOR ABUTMENT SCREW FRACTURED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11990516 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 9, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 10655059 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 10199587 ↗

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