Remco Evenpoel and his Detunink-Quick Step team did not commit any doping rule violations at Il Lombardia, an investigation has found.

The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), which handles anti-doping issues on behalf of the UCI, was asked to investigate items that team director Davide Bramati removed from Evenpoel's pocket during the August race.

Evenpoel fell from a bridge and was waiting for medical attention when Bramati took a white item from a racer's back pocket and placed it in his own pocket.

On Monday, the CADF announced that it had concluded its investigation without taking action.

"After interviewing all parties involved, including the rider and the team representative, the CADF concludes that there was no anti-doping violation and considers the matter closed unless new elements are subsequently brought forward," the statement said.

"The CADF would like to thank Mr. Evenpoel, Mr. Bramati, and Team Detunink Quick Step for their cooperation during the investigation.

Deceuninck-QuickStep publicly claimed that the white objects were "small bottles of nutritional supplements" that were removed to "make the stretcher more comfortable."

UCI President David Lapartient suggested that the object may have been a data device, transmitting performance information from Evenpole to the team cars.

"It was not rigged. Bramati himself told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I remember well that I was desperate and that I needed to get rid of what was on Lemko's back. So I took away his radio, his gels, his bars, and his 'jar' of sugar."

Deceuninck-QuickStep team boss Patrick Lefebvre publicly condemned the investigation, claiming it was "proof that CADF is not neutral."

Evenpoel broke his pelvis in a crash on the descent of Solmano in the final stages of the race. His recovery was faster than expected and he was able to ride his bike outside; he will miss the 2020 race but is likely to make a full recovery in 2021.