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It was reported, that the patient came in to evaluate the implant at tooth location #31, because the crown was mobile.X-rays showed, that the implant platform was fractured.And the implant was removed.Symptoms as a result of the event: pain and inflammation.
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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: 3252.H6: investigation conclusions code was added: 4307.H10: narrative/data was updated.Zimvie received the reported implant for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use.Implant fracture identified at the collar.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device & event.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number 63451881.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 63451881 for similar events and no other complaint was identified.Based on the investigation and risk management file review, the most likely root causes determined from the investigation are long-term parafunctional habits (e.G., clenching, bruxism, and overloading) of the patient over the implantation period ¿ patient factors.Therefore, based on the available information, device malfunction did occur.The reported event was confirmed with all the available information.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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