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This report is being submitted to relay additional information and device evaluation.One imp,tsv,mcol mg,6.0mm,8mm,mtx (tsvm6b8) was returned for investigation.Visual evaluation of the as returned implant identified fracture at the collar.Additionally, there was bone and blood residue around the external threads due to usage.Zimvie is not responsible for any damage caused by the clinician's removal of the device.Based on the evaluation, device malfunction has occurred.However, there is no existing non-conformance / 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 adverse trends or actionable trends 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 (1239879) revealed no deviations nor non-conformances which could have caused or contributed to the reported events.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number (1239879) for similar events (complaint category keywords: fracture: implant) and no other complaint was identified.Functional testing could not be performed since the product was fractured.Therefore, the reported event could not be recreated.A definitive root cause could not be determined.However, based on the investigation, risk review and ifu, the most likely causes determined from the investigation are parafunctional habits of the patient over the implantation period ¿ 1 years.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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