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Customer reported immediate implant placed and temporized same day.Patient returned 3 weeks later, thought abutment screw was loose, buccal plate fractured and implant failed.Implant was removed.Tooth site # 8 (universal).The site was grafted with allograft together with original implant placement.Symptoms as a result of the event: pain.
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This report is being submitted to report additional information.The following sections are being reported: h2: if follow-up, what type h3: device evaluated by manufacturer h6: type of investigation h6: investigation findings h6: investigation conclusions h10: additional narratives/data the implant was returned.However, the reported event could not be verified with the information provided.Based on the evaluation, device malfunction has not occurred.Additionally, there is no existing nonconformance / capa / hhe/d / ie / product hold against the reported device that did or could cause or contribute to the reported event.Monthly post market trending review identified no actionable events 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 product.Therefore, based on the available information, the device was within specifications and conforming when it left zimmer biomet.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number.It was confirmed that all operations and inspections were executed as per applicable procedure.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported event, were noted as part of the dhr.Lot was inspected and passed all acceptance criteria by qa.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number for similar events and no other complaint was identified.The implant could not be functionally tested for the reported event.Therefore, the reported event could not be recreated.The complaint is not related to the functional performance of the device.A definitive root cause could not be determined.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.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimvie will continue to monitor for trends.
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