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This report is being submitted to relay additional information and device evaluation.The following sections are being reported: b4: date of this report was updated.G3: date received by manufacturer was updated.G6: type of report was updated.H2: type of follow up was updated.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer was updated.H6: type of investigation code was added: 3331, 4109, 4110 and 4111.H6: investigation findings code was added: 213.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 67.H10: narrative/data was updated.One osseotite® tapered certain® prevail® implant (xiitp5415) was returned for investigation.Visual evaluation of the as returned implant identified signs of wear/use but no apparent signs of malfunction.The device could not be functionally tested for the reported failure/event (perforated sinus).However, measurements were taken using a caliper.Following dimensional analysis and comparison to drawings, the device was determined to be within design specifications.Monthly post market trending review identified no actionable trends or corrective actions for the reported event or device.Zimmer biomet quality management system (qms) has controls in place to ensure the distribution of conforming products.Therefore, based on the available information, the product was within specifications and conforming when it left zimmer biomet.Dhr review for the lot (2018090896) revealed no deviations nor non-conformances which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number (2018090896) for similar events (complaint category keywords: non integration : perforated sinus) and no other complaint was identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined.However, based on the investigation, risk review and ifu, the most likely cause determined is placement of implant in a patient with patient factors or improper techniques use during placement.Therefore, based on the available information and dimensional analysis, device malfunction did not occur.The reported event could not be verified as the exact details of event and patient anatomical conditions were unknown/nonverifiable.No further investigation or immediate capa/hhe/d escalation is required, as the complaint investigation did not confirm the product was nonconforming at the time of distribution, and no new failure mode, harm, or hazardous situation was identified through the investigation performed.
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