Reported event: an event regarding seizing involving a jts proximal tibia was reported.The event was confirmed by medical review.Method and results: product evaluation and results: not performed as the device remained in situ.Clinician review:"the implant in situ was for a jts proximal tibia replacement, which was inserted in 2016.The surgeon originally reported that the implant has failed to extend but after few attempts the surgeon has managed to extend the implant.Compared with the imaging before and after the recent extension, an additional 3mm has been extended.Therefore, the original issue has been solved and no further actions is required." product history review: review of the product history records indicate 1 device were manufactured and accepted into final stock on 20 jul 2016 with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been 4 other events.Conclusions: an event regarding seizing involving a jts proximal tibia was reported on the (b)(6) 2019.An update received on the 26sep2019 stated that the jts drive unit was boosted, allowing the surgeon to lengthen the device.The clinician review confirmed this.The exact cause of the event could not be determined further information such as the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time as no devices and/or insufficient information was received by siw.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be re-opened.Device not returned.
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