Straumann BLX Implant System SLA Roxolid BL (REF 061.6516)Recalls & reported problems
Institut Straumann AG · BLX Implant, Ø 4.5mm RB, SLA® 16mm, Roxolid® · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Straumann BLX dental implant is a small screw-shaped root implant used to anchor a replacement tooth in the jawbone. Most of the 54 reports describe the implant failing to bond with the surrounding bone, or losing that bond after healing, so it becomes loose and has to be removed; reports also mention pain, inflammation, bleeding, and one case of the implant fracturing. There are 54 reports, all involving an injury, and no deaths.
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- Adverse event reports
- 56
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 56
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 56 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630031743695), received between Apr 6, 2021 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 56 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Osseointegrate” (42 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Osseointegrate42
- Loss of Osseointegration10
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Difficult to Insert1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions32
- Fibrosis14
- Inflammation11
- Pain11
- Fistula4
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding4
- Swelling/ Edema4
- Unspecified Infection4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 56 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 17, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
The clinician reports the implant was inserted (b)(6) 2026 in the patient's mouth. On (b)(6) 2026, non-osseointegration was verified. No product was returned to the manufacturer. There were no reported patient injuries or complications.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50282340 ↗InjuryAug 3, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50120097 ↗InjuryAug 3, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
The clinician reports the implant was inserted (b)(6) 2026 in ADA 5. On (b)(6) 2026, loss of osseointegration was verified. The device was forwarded to the manufacturer. There were no patient operative or post-operative complications reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50118182 ↗InjuryJul 31, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
The clinician reports the implant was inserted (b)(6) 2025 in ADA 13. On (b)(6) 2026, non-osseointegration was verified. The device was forwarded to the manufacturer. At the event the patient experienced: Pain and Swelling. No further patient complications were reported.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 50103041 ↗InjuryJul 31, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
The clinician reports the implant was inserted (b)(6) 2025 in ADA 13. On (b)(6) 2026, non-osseointegration was verified. The device was forwarded to the manufacturer. At the event the patient experienced: Pain and Swelling. No further patient complications were reported.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 50102271 ↗InjuryJul 9, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2026 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2026, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25768557 ↗InjuryApr 16, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24898743 ↗InjuryApr 16, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24897703 ↗InjuryMar 17, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
The clinician reports the implant was inserted (b)(6) 2025 in FDI 24. On (b)(6) 2025, non-osseointegration was verified. Patient presented with bone type III. The device was forwarded to the manufacturer. At the event the patient experienced: Mobility. No further patient complications were reported.
Patient problems: Fibrosis
MAUDE report 24620271 ↗InjuryMar 16, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. DETAILS OF SURGERY: IMMEDIATE EXTRACTION SITE. ON (B)(6) 2025, LOSS OF OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH BONE TYPE IV AND FAIR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: PAIN AND MOBILITY. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Fibrosis; Pain
MAUDE report 24610625 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2026Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH FAIR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: INFECTION, PAIN, HYPERSENSITIVITY AND INFLAMMATION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Inflammation; Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24473873 ↗InjuryDec 8, 2025Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2025 IN FDI 15. ON (B)(6) 2025, LOSS OF OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH FAIR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: MOBILITY. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Fibrosis
MAUDE report 23746502 ↗InjuryNov 11, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. DETAILS OF SURGERY: PRIMARY STABILITY NOT ACHIEVED AND IMPLANT SURFACE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BONE. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: PERI-IMPLANTITIS. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23524851 ↗InjuryOct 30, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN ADA 9. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23428401 ↗InjuryOct 30, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN ADA 9. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23427684 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN FDI 25. ON (B)(6) 2025, LOSS OF OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH BONE TYPE IV AND POOR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO PATIENT OPERATIVE OR POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22775656 ↗InjuryAug 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THAT THE DAY THE IMPLANT WAS PLACED IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH, FAILURE OCCURRED UPON INSERTION. DETAILS OF SURGERY: PRIMARY STABILITY NOT ACHIEVED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22705811 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN ADA 9. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH BONE TYPE III AND FAIR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22253007 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2025 IN ADA 9. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH BONE TYPE III AND FAIR ORAL HYGIENE. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22249227 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2024 IN FDI 36. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22244945 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2024 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22230992 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2024 IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22230973 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2024 IN ADA 6. DETAILS OF SURGERY: PRIMARY STABILITY NOT ACHIEVED, IMPLANT SURFACE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BONE AND RIDGE AUGMENTATION. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: MOBILITY. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Fibrosis
MAUDE report 22227744 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) 2024 IN ADA 6. DETAILS OF SURGERY: PRIMARY STABILITY NOT ACHIEVED, IMPLANT SURFACE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BONE AND RIDGE AUGMENTATION. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: MOBILITY. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Fibrosis
MAUDE report 22223526 ↗InjuryApr 1, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
THE CLINICIAN REPORTS THE IMPLANT WAS INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2024 IN ADA 11. DETAILS OF SURGERY: IMPLANT SURFACE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BONE. ON (B)(6) 2025, NON-OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS VERIFIED. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH BONE TYPE III. THE DEVICE WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THE EVENT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED: PAIN, FISTULA AND INFLAMMATION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Fistula; Inflammation; Pain
MAUDE report 21743430 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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