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This report is being submitted to relay additional information and device evaluation.The following sections are being reported: h6: investigation type codes were added: 3331, 4109, 4110, and 4111.H6: investigation findings code was added: 213.H6: investigation conclusions codes were added: 67.One imp, tsv, mcol mg,3.7mm,16m (tsvmb16) was returned for investigation.Visual evaluation of the as returned product identified signs of use but no apparent signs of malfunction.Functional testing could not be performed for the reported event (bone fracture) as it is a medical condition.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 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 (1252052) 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 (1252052) for similar events (complaint category keywords: medical: bone fracture) and no other complaint was identified.Functional testing could not be performed for the reported event (bone fracture) as it is a medical condition.Therefore, the reported event could not be recreated.A definitive root cause could not be determined.Based on the investigation, risk review and ifu, the probable causes for the reported event are clinician error (improper surgical procedure) and patient factors (osteopenia).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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