LOCATORRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zest Anchors, LLC · 33 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 44
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 44
- Recalls
- 0
We found 33 models of LOCATOR by Zest Anchors, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 44 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 13, 2019 and Nov 3, 2025 — classified as 44 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (34 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported LOCATOR problems
Device problems
- Fracture34
- Failure to Osseointegrate6
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Loss of Osseointegration2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions27
- Failure of Implant10
- Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction2
- Insufficient Information2
- Abscess1
- No Code Available1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
LOCATOR models
33 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- LOCATOR 01699ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS4 reports
- LOCATOR 08631ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS3 reports
- LOCATOR 08663ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 07351ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 01554ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 01731ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 02792ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 08633ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS2 reports
- LOCATOR 01940ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08674ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08173ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08665ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02065ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 01373ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 01698ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 01931ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08714ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 01730ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08434ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02793ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08742ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08972ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08403ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02133ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02055ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 01016Abutment, implant, dental, endosseous1 report
- LOCATOR 02069ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02070ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 02071ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08681ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08734ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08735ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
- LOCATOR 08757ABUTMENT, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS1 report
Recent LOCATOR adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 3, 2025Fracture; Fracture
ABUTMENT FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF 1 LOCATOR. THE FRAGMENTS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE IMPLANT (ANKYLOS C/X IMPLANT A8) IS NO LONGER RESTORABLE AND HAD TO BE REMOVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23458734 ↗InjurySep 16, 2025Fracture; Fracture
ABUTMENT FRACTURE. IMPLANT IS NO LONGER RESTORABLE AND HAS TO BE EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23069544 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2025Fracture; Fracture
FRACTURED LOCATORS. DR. (B)(6) EMAILED A REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING ISSUES WITH A FIXED DENTURE. DURING THIS TIME, TWO LOCATOR® ABUTMENTS FRACTURED. THE CASE HAD A SLIGHTLY LONG CANTILEVER, WHICH COULD PLACE LATERAL FORCES ON THE DENTURE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE FRACTURES IN CERTAIN PARTS. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE ABUTMENTS WILL BE RETURNED, BUT THE DENTIST IS REQUESTING CREDIT, AS HE IS NOT YET SURE WHICH IMPLANTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22844198 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2025Fracture; Fracture
FRACTURED LOCATORS. DR. (B)(6) EMAILED A REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING ISSUES WITH A FIXED DENTURE. DURING THIS TIME, TWO LOCATOR® ABUTMENTS FRACTURED. THE CASE HAD A SLIGHTLY LONG CANTILEVER, WHICH COULD PLACE LATERAL FORCES ON THE DENTURE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE FRACTURES IN CERTAIN PARTS. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE ABUTMENTS WILL BE RETURNED, BUT THE DENTIST IS REQUESTING CREDIT, AS HE IS NOT YET SURE WHICH IMPLANTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE PATIENT'S MOUTH.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22844134 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2025Fracture; Fracture
(B)(6) 2024 CONSULT FX LOCATOR ABUTMENT. (B)(6) 2025 FX LOCATOR SCREW COULD NOT BE REMOVED. SECOND OPINION ALSO COULD NOT REMOVE. SO, PLAN IS TO REMOVE IMPLANT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22688855 ↗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 ↗InjuryJul 22, 2024Fracture; Fracture
ORAL SURGEON ADVISED THAT THE SCRW SNAPPED IN HALF INSIDE THE IMPLANT. NO OTHER INFORMATION REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19801546 ↗InjuryJul 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture
PART FRACTURED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IMPLANT FRACTURED. NO OTHER INFORMATION REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19735700 ↗InjuryJul 2, 2024Fracture; Fracture
FRACTURE OF 1 LOCATOR. THE FRAGMENTS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE IMPLANT (ANKYLOS C/X IMPLANT A8) IS NO LONGER RESTORABLE AND HAD TO BE REMOVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19661923 ↗InjuryJun 28, 2024Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
WRONG PART USED. INFLAMMATION AND GINGIVALE REPORTED. CURRENT PATIENT STATUS - RECOVERED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19637249 ↗InjuryJun 21, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THE LOCATOR ABUTMENT FRACTURED, LEAVING HALF OF THE ABUTMENT INSIDE THE IMPLANT. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO OPEN THE GUMS AND REMOVE THE BROKEN PIECE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19580464 ↗InjuryMay 7, 2024Fracture; Fracture
FRACTURE OF 1 LOCATOR. THE FRAGMENTS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE IMPLANT (ASTRATECH IMPL EV 3.6S 8MM OS ) REMAINS IN SITU AND CAN NO LONGER BE RESTORED. THE LOCATOR IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19262598 ↗InjuryApr 29, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE LOCATOR WAS ATTACHED TO THE OSS IMPLANT SITE #12, WHICH HAD BONE LOSS AND WAS FRACTURED. THE OTHER LOCATOR WAS FRACTURED AND IMPLANT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO FRACTURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19202902 ↗InjuryApr 29, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE LOCATOR WAS ATTACHED TO THE OSS IMPLANT SITE #12, WHICH HAD BONE LOSS AND WAS FRACTURED. THE OTHER LOCATOR WAS FRACTURED AND IMPLANT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO FRACTURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19202900 ↗
Other Zest Anchors, LLC products
All Zest Anchors, LLC devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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