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(b)(4).No product was returned; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.No photographs of the articular surface were provided.The device history records were reviewed for deviations and/or anomalies with no anomalies/deviations related to the event identified.The sterile certificate was reviewed and noted to be conforming.It was sterilized in accordance with fda regulations and iso standards.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for the reported part and lot combination.X-ray images were reviewed with the following noted: extensive osteolysis involving both the humeral and glenoid implants with suspected implant loosening but no implant displacement or dislocation.The glenoid implant appears subsided.The root cause of the infection was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device.The complaint for loosening is not confirmed.A definitive root cause (loosening) cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Additional associated products 0104555130 humeral anchor uncemented l, lot#: 2922197; 00430005230 modular humeral head 30 mm head height 52 mm spherical head diameter, lot#: 61194309.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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