3i T3® SHORT BOES505Recalls & reported problems
ZimVie US Corp LLC · 3i T3® SHORT EXTERNAL HEX PARALLEL WALLED IMPLANT, 5MM(D) X 5MM(L) · Class 2 · Implant
All models of 3i T3 SHORT (4)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This 3i T3 Short dental implant is a small screw-shaped implant used to replace a missing tooth. Most of the 34 reports describe implants that loosened or had to be taken out because of bone loss, infection, or inflammation around the implant site, with some cases of the implant separating or breaking. Thirty reports involved an injury and none involved a death. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 34
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 30
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 34 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00844868033639), received between Nov 14, 2019 and May 7, 2026 — classified as 30 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Separation Failure” (5 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem29
- Separation Failure5
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Osteolysis19
- Unspecified Infection12
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- Inflammation5
- Pain5
- No Code Available2
- Abscess1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 34 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 7, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE DOCTOR REPORTS THAT THE DENTAL IMPLANT LOCATED IN DENTAL POSITION NUMBER #26 FAILED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS. THE DOCTOR REPORTS IN THE FORM THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS CONCLUDED BY PLACING ANOTHER IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25110190 ↗InjuryApr 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IMPLANT IN SITE 15 WAS REMOVED. IMPLANT FAILED DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24752792 ↗InjuryMar 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED FROM TOOTH SITE #26 DUE TO BONE LOSS. NO OTHER IMPACT ON THE PATIENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 24725468 ↗InjuryMar 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE 26 WAS REMOVED DUE TO BONE LOSS. NO OTHER IMPLANT WAS PLACED DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 24725180 ↗InjuryDec 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE #46 WAS REMOVED DUE TO BONE LOSS.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 23736612 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2025Separation Failure; Separation Failure
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21760271 ↗InjuryFeb 26, 2025Separation Failure; Separation Failure
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21466924 ↗InjuryFeb 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IMPLANT WAS REMOVED DUE TO PERIIMPLANTITIS. IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT EXPERIENCED MOBILITY AND IMPLANT WAS LOSE, TOOTH 14.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21333355 ↗InjuryOct 30, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
DOCTOR REPORTED THAT IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE 46 WAS REMOVED DUE TO BONE LOSS.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 20565283 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2024Separation Failure; Separation Failure
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19947530 ↗InjuryMay 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE 29 SUFFERED FROM BONE LOSS. PATIENT PRESENTS TO OFFICE ONE DAY AFTER IMPLANT #20 FELL OUT. 7 WEEKS POST OP CT GUIDED IMPLANTS #'S 20, 23, 26 & 29. CBCT REVEALS HYPODENSITY AT THE INFERIOR OF #26 EXTENDING THROUGH THE INFERIOR BORDER OF THE MANDIBLE. ALSO, HYPODENSITY DISTAL TO IMPLANT #29 AREA.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 19340999 ↗InjuryMay 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE # 26 SUFFERED FROM BONE LOSS. PATIENT PRESENTS TO OFFICE ONE DAY AFTER IMPLANT # 20 FELL OUT. 7 WEEKS POST OP CT GUIDED IMPLANTS #'S 20, 23, 26 & 29. CBCT REVEALS HYPODENSITY AT THE INFERIOR OF # 26 EXTENDING THROUGH THE INFERIOR BORDER OF THE MANDIBLE. ALSO, HYPODENSITY DISTAL TO IMPLANT # 29 AREA.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 19340904 ↗InjuryMay 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT AT TOOTH SITE #20 SUFFERED FROM BONE LOSS. THE PATIENT WAS AT HOME DRINKING TEA, SHE SAID THE IMPLANT FELL OUT INTO HER MOUTH. THE PATIENT STARTED BLEEDING A LOT AFTER THE IMPLANT FELL OUT, AFTER HOURS AND WENT TO THE ER. SHE WAS SEEN IN OUR OFFICE THE NEXT DAY. PATIENT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR BLEEDING AFTER THE IMPLANT FELL OUT. SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT: PAIN.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Pain
MAUDE report 19340671 ↗InjuryMay 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
STAGE II PLACEMENT OF HEALING ABUTMENT ATTEMPTED BUT MODERATE BONE LOSS AROUND IMPLANT AND INCREASED SENSITIVITY, IMPLICATING INFECTION. THE IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. TOOTH #"S 13 AND 19 AND #4. SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT: PAIN AND INFLAMMATION.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 19286645 ↗InjuryMar 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT IS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED DUE TO BONE LOSS. TOOTH SITE 47.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 18833167 ↗InjuryNov 30, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE DOCTOR REPORTS THAT THE DENTAL IMPLANT LOCATED IN DENTAL POSITION NUMBER #16 FAILED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS. THE DOCTOR REPORTS IN THE PER THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT CONCLUDED BY PLACING ANOTHER IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 18238480 ↗InjuryAug 4, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DENTAL IMPLANT LOCATED IN DENTAL POSITION NUMBER #46 FAILED AND WAS REMOVED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS. SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF EVENT: PAIN, ABSCESS, INFLAMMATION.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17465468 ↗InjuryJun 12, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN INFECTION WITH PAIN AROUND IMPLANT AT TOOTH #19. THEREFORE, THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED.
Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17108004 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2023Separation Failure; Separation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED STUCK MOUNT. THE IMPLANT MOUNT DID NOT COME OFF. THE DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO RESPOND BY EXCHANGING THE SAME PRODUCT NUMBER AND LOT NUMBER. IN PARTICULAR, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN TECHNIQUE FROM USUAL. NO HEALTH HAZARD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER IMPLANT OR ANOTHER DEVICE. TOOTH SITE # 18.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16875884 ↗InjuryApr 19, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR REPORTS THAT THE DENTAL IMPLANT LOCATED IN POSITION NUMBER #4 FAILED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS. THE DOCTOR REPORTS THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT CONCLUDED BY PLACING ANOTHER IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16768692 ↗InjuryApr 14, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTS AT TOOTH LOCATIONS 45 AND 46 WERE REMOVED DUE TO BONE FRACTURE. PATIENT BROKE JAW IN AN ACCIDENT. SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY THE EVENT: PAIN, EDEMA, INFLAMMATION AND PARESTHESIA.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Inflammation; Pain; Paresthesia; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 16743389 ↗InjuryOct 14, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS WITH INFLAMMATION AT THE SITE. THE DOCTOR PERFORMED CURETTAGE.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15608136 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED DUE TO PERI-IMPLANTITIS. SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY THE EVENT: INFLAMMATION AND ABSCESS.
Patient problems: Abscess; Inflammation; Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15561709 ↗InjuryJan 6, 2022Fracture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Fracture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT AT TOOTH LOCATION #19 WAS REMOVED DUE TO PAIN. SHORT IMPLANT - FELT TOO MUCH PRESSURE AND PAIN FROM LOCATOR. CUSTOMER USED ANOTHER DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. SYMPTOM AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT: INFLAMMATION.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Pain
MAUDE report 13177017 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2021Separation Failure; Separation Failure
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13129645 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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