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It was reported that when the doctor placed the abutment and torqued the screw, it got stuck in the abutment.The doctor had to cut the abutment in order to remove it.After the screw was removed, the bottom portion of the abutment hex was stuck in the implant.The tech rep explained that the abutment was a friction fit, so the customer purchased an abutment removal tool.
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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.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 added: 4109, 4111 and 3331.H6: investigation findings code was added: 213.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 4315.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie did not receive the reported abutment screw for evaluation.Visual inspection could not be performed.The investigation has been performed based on the available information using the item number, device history record (dhr) review, and risk management file (rmf).Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 2022120519.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 2022120519 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root cause determined from the investigation was torque applied during placement/ seating exceeds recommended value therefore, based on the available information, device malfunction could not be verified.Without device receipt, the reported event is non-verifiable.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.
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