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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; a product evaluation could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations that could be related to the reported event.Review of the complaint history found no additional related complaints for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Based on the available information, the reported event cannot be confirmed.It can be assumed that the non-union of the bone might be a contributing factor for the reported event.However, based on the available information and the absence of medical records, if and to what extent this led or contributed to the fracture of the plate, remains unknown.A definitive root cause cannot be established.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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