An event regarding pain and revision involving a mako femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Device evaluation and results: visual, dimensional and functional inspection were not performed as the item was not returned.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Device history review: review of the device history records indicates devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there has been no other event for this lot.The event could not be confirmed nor the root cause determined since the devices were not returned for evaluation and insufficient information was provided.A capa trend analysis was conducted for the reported failure mode and concluded pain may result from other factors not necessarily related to the device.Further information such as return of device, pre- and post-op xrays, office notes, operative reports, patient history, histopathology report and follow-up notes are needed to investigate this event further.If devices and/or additional information become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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