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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.D9: date returned to manufacturer 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 codes were updated: 3331, 4109, 4110, 4111.H6: investigation findings code was updated: 180.H6: investigation conclusion code was updated: 4307.H10: narrative/data was updated.One (1) impl twist mp-1 3.75 mm 1 1.5 mm (2120) was returned for investigation.Visual evaluation of the as returned product identified signs of use.Based on the evaluation, and functional testing the device malfunction did occur.However, there is no existing nonconformance/capa/hhe/d/ie/product holds against the reported device that 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 product.Therefore, based on the available information, the product was within specifications and likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number (2021050995).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.Further dhr review of the implant assembly verified that all components were free of defects during manufacturing.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number (2021050995) for similar events and no other complaint was identified.The reported event was recreated during functional testing, and the complaint is related to the functional performance of the device.A definitive root cause could not be identified.However, based on the investigation and risk file review, the most likely cause determined from the investigation is clinician uses device improperly, insufficient instructions for use, insufficient training.No further investigation and no 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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