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Device brand name · Dental implant
Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm: medical device reports filed with FDA
1,275 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Zimmer Dental. Product code DZE.
- 1,275
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 138 a year
- 187
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 193 in the 12 months before
- 9.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 0.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
1,275 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm" (dental implant); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Zimmer Dental; received from April 2017 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
187 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the 193 of the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (90.4%) and malfunction (9.6%); across all implant, endosseous, root-form reports (product code DZE) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 0.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are fracture (13.8%), mechanical problem (2.9%) and separation failure (2.4%). The patient problems coded most often are osteolysis, pain and inflammation. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 3,924,241 reports carrying product code DZE. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracturea broken bone | 176 | 13.8% | 1.6% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 37 | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Separation failure | 30 | 2.4% | 0.1% |
| Component missing | 18 | 1.4% | 0% |
| Loss of osseointegration | 9 | 0.7% | 22.4% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 7 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Device damaged by another device | 6 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Failure to osseointegrate | 5 | 0.4% | 62.8% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 3 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Unsealed device packaging | 3 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Expulsion | 2 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 2 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Unintended movement | 2 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Breakthe device broke | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Device markings/labelling problema problem with the device markings or label | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Problem with removal of enzymatic cleaner | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Osteolysis | 631 | 49.5% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 303 | 23.8% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 226 | 17.7% |
| Abscessa collection of pus | 72 | 5.6% |
| Swelling/ edema | 65 | 5.1% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 33 | 2.6% |
| Erosion | 27 | 2.1% |
| Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction | 18 | 1.4% |
| Edemaswelling from fluid | 15 | 1.2% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 12 | 0.9% |
| Sinus perforation | 11 | 0.9% |
| Wound dehiscencea wound reopened | 8 | 0.6% |
| Nerve damage | 6 | 0.5% |
| Bone fracture(s) | 5 | 0.4% |
| Failure of implant | 4 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm | Product code DZE | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 1,275 | 3,924,241 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 90.4% | 99.2% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 9.6% | 0.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 77.7% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code DZE
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biohorizons Dental Implant | 58,732 | 0 | 0% |
| BioHorizons Inc. | 57,020 | 25,536 | 0% |
| NobelActive Internal RP 4.3x10mm | 49,098 | 9,528 | 0% |
| BLT ?4.1mm RC, SLA? 10mm, TiZr, Loxim | 45,650 | 9,677 | 0% |
| NobelParallel CC RP 4.3x10mm | 44,269 | 9,318 | 0% |
| BLT ?4.1mm RC, SLActive? 10mm, TiZr, NTP | 41,672 | 7,531 | 0% |
| Unknown Implant | 39,967 | 1,454 | 0% |
| NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x10mm | 35,946 | 8,166 | 0% |
| NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm | 34,447 | 8,690 | 0% |
| NobelActive Internal RP 4.3x11.5mm | 33,117 | 5,704 | 0% |
| BLT ?3.3mm NC, SLA? 10mm, TiZr, Loxim | 28,648 | 5,695 | 0% |
| BLT ?4.1mm RC, SLA? 10mm, Ti, Loxim | 26,724 | 8,481 | 0% |
| BLT ?3.3mm NC, SLActive? 10mm, TiZr, NTP | 26,540 | 4,680 | 0% |
| NobelActive Internal RP 4.3x13mm | 25,556 | 3,764 | 0% |
| BLT ?4.1mm RC, SLA? 8mm, TiZr, Loxim | 24,772 | 5,978 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm reports
How many FDA reports name Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm?
1,275 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 187 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
injury (90.4%) and malfunction (9.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
fracture (13.8%), mechanical problem (2.9%), separation failure (2.4%), component missing (1.4%) and loss of osseointegration (0.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Impl Tapered Scr-V Sbm 4 7mm 4 5mm 10mm was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.