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Additional information was obtained on 14-mar-2024.The clinician experienced a difficulty removing the healing collar (hc).Once removed there was damage to the implants internals and the hc were stripped.Zimvie received one (1) hc453, (heal collar 4.5x5.5, 3mm) for evaluation.Visual evaluation was performed, there was signs of use.Damage to the threads was identified.The threads were also discolored.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2020120032.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported event, were noted as part of the dhr.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number 2020120032 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: ¿dental : functional : damaged drive feature¿ the customer did not submit images for the reported event.Based on the investigation and risk management file review as per (b)(4), the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was the torque applied during placement/seating exceeded recommended value.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did occur.The abutment threads were damaged.The reported event was confirmed.No further investigation or immediate capa / hhe/d escalation is required, as the complaint investigation did not confirm the products were nonconforming at the time of distribution, and no new failure mode, harm, or hazardous situation was identified through the investigation performed.At this time, the complaint investigation has been completed and the record will be closed.If additional information is received, the record will be re-opened for further evaluation.The following sections have been updated: b4: date of this report.G3: date received by manufacturer.G6: checked "follow-up".H2: checked follow-up type.H3: changed "no" to "yes".H6: entered evaluation codes.H10: added manufacturer narrative.
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