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This report is being submitted to report additional information.The following sections are being reported: h2: if follow-up, what type.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer.H4: device manufacturer date.H6: type of investigation.H6: investigation findings.H6: investigation conclusions.H10: additional narratives/data.A summary investigation has been completed for infection events identifying that a definitive root cause cannot be identified due to the wide range of external (non-design/ non-manufacturing related) factors potentially impacting the sterility of the implant and its environment.Zimvie received one implant for evaluation.Visual evaluation of the as returned device identified the implant with signs of use, apparent bone / tissue attached to external threads.No apparent malfunction was identified with the implant that would contribute to the reported events.Implant matched prints where measured.Dhr review was completed for the subject lot number.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported events, were noted as part of the dhr.Complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number 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 inadequate treatment planning, patient factors.Therefore, based on the available information, a device malfunction did not occur.The reported events were non-verifiable with all the available information.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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