Legacy™3 Implant 855213Recalls & reported problems
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing LLC · Ø5.2 x 13 Platform 4.5mmD · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Legacy3 Implant (75)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Implant Direct Legacy 3 dental implant is a root-form screw placed into the jawbone. Most of the 69 reports describe the implant failing to fuse with the bone or losing that bond after surgery, along with difficulty achieving initial stability and the implant not seating correctly; 67 reports involved injuries and no deaths. The reports also mention infection, inflammation and bone loss around the implant. No recalls name this device, and the number of reports is flat, with 1 in each of the last two 12-month periods.
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- Adverse event reports
- 69
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 67
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 69 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10841307102250), received between Jan 11, 2019 and Nov 5, 2025 — classified as 67 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Osseointegrate” (27 reports).
11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K090234); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 Osseointegrate27
- Loss of Osseointegration16
- Positioning Failure10
- Osseointegration Problem8
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Positioning Problem3
- Device Appears to Trigger Rejection1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant66
- Unspecified Infection15
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient13
- Inflammation12
- Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis12
- Pain11
- Granuloma5
- Insufficient Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 69 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 5, 2025Positioning Failure; Osseointegration Problem; Positioning Failure; Osseointegration Problem
PRIMARY STABILITY COULDN¿T BE ACHIEVED.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23475057 ↗InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
TRAUMA / CLINICAL COMPLICATION ONLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23436491 ↗InjuryMay 8, 2024Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
FAILURE TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19272287 ↗InjuryMar 26, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryNov 29, 2023Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
LOSS OF OSSEOINTEGRATION.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis; Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 18226996 ↗InjuryOct 19, 2023Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17964510 ↗InjurySep 27, 2023Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Granuloma; Inflammation; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17825208 ↗InjuryAug 31, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), DURING CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LACK OF PRIMARY STABILITY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17664594 ↗InjuryAug 28, 2023Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Granuloma; Inflammation; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis
MAUDE report 17630783 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2023Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis
MAUDE report 17593117 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2023Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 17593109 ↗InjuryJun 5, 2023Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17058258 ↗InjuryFeb 20, 2023Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16402710 ↗InjuryJan 18, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), DURING CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LACK OF PRIMARY STABILITY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16193306 ↗InjuryOct 12, 2022Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), DURING CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LACK OF PRIMARY STABILITY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15586802 ↗InjuryAug 29, 2022Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 15311882 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2022Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 15014268 ↗InjuryJun 21, 2022Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), DURING CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OR FAILURE OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 14756557 ↗InjuryMay 12, 2022Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Granuloma; Inflammation; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis
MAUDE report 14373753 ↗InjuryApr 18, 2022Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Inflammation; Pain
MAUDE report 14139142 ↗InjuryMar 23, 2022Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 13860658 ↗InjuryDec 13, 2021Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Granuloma; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12983408 ↗InjuryDec 13, 2021Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OR FAILURE OF IMPLANT TO INTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12983358 ↗InjuryNov 30, 2021Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
PER (B)(4), AFTER CLINICAL PROCEDURE, PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF IMPLANT TO OSSEOINTEGRATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12893044 ↗InjuryNov 2, 2021Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem
PER COMPLAINT (B)(4), DURING CLINICAL PROCEDURE, ERROR IN SURGICAL PROTOCOL.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12736948 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K090234. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1157-2020 · Oct 11, 2019 · TerminatedImplant Direct, CE 0086, REF: 855710, Legacy 3 Impant, Surface: SBM, Qty:1, Size:5.7mmD x 10mmL, 5.7mmD Platform, RxOnly, Sterile R,
- Z-1041-2020 · Oct 7, 2019 · TerminatedLegacy 3 Implant, Size: 4.2mmD x 13mmL, 3.5mmD Platform, REF: 864213
- Z-0364-2020 · Aug 9, 2019 · TerminatedImplant Direct, REF: 833708, Legacy 2 Implant, Surface: HA, 3.7mmD x 8mmL, 3.5mmD Platform, RxOnly, Sterile R, Made in USA Dental Implants
- Z-0018-2020 · Aug 8, 2018 · TerminatedImplantDirect Legacy 3 Implant, REF 855216, SBM implant assembly, 2mmD x 16mmL, 4.5mmD platform, Rx, Sterile. The mislabeled model/part number on the vial cap is 835216. The re
- Z-1167-2018 · Jan 19, 2018 · TerminatedSwishTapered Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.
- Z-0185-2018 · Oct 10, 2017 · TerminatedImplantDirect Legacy(TM) 3 Implant, 13MM L, REF 864713 This Legacy implant is a two-piece implant for one-stage or two-stage surgical procedures. These implants are intended for
- Z-0007-2018 · Jul 21, 2017 · TerminatedImplant Direct Swish Duo-Grip Healing Collar, Length: 3mm, Platform: 4.8 mm, Rx only, Sterile Dental Implant component.
- Z-1112-2017 · Dec 12, 2016 · TerminatedSwishTapered Implant
- Z-0961-2017 · Nov 28, 2016 · TerminatedGoDirect Screw-Retaining Top Part Numbers: 4500-61
- Z-1920-2018 · Nov 15, 2016 · TerminatedImplantDirect Legacy 4 Implant, 5.7mmD x 5.7mmD Platform, Part 885708, Rx, Sterile. The incorrect cap label shows part 855708, 5.7mmD Platform, 8mmL.
- Z-1267-2016 · Mar 4, 2016 · TerminatedThe Spectra-System Dental Implant 2008 system is comprised of dental implant fixtures and prosthetic devices that compose a two-piece implant system. GoDirect Implants Part Numbe
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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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