The reported event could be confirmed based on available medical record and medical expert assessment.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed ¿there is clear radiolucence visible in the provided x-ray from 12-23.Therefore loosening of the tibial component is highly likely, however, there is no clear evidence of migration.The preoperative mri scan shows bone bruise and alteration of the bone stock specifically in the area of the former talar fracture following the work accident in 2017.There was at least some bone damage/ e.G.Inflammation visible which may have contributed to a small extent to the loosening of the implant- it could be said here, that, despite these changes, the event is thus falling into the responsibility of the treating surgeon (in addition to the bone condition that favored implant failure(patient related)).Overall, however, the post-traumatic bone and joint damage that can be demonstrated throughout will have led to persistent pain, which had to be remedied by a surgical measure (joint replacement in this case).¿ based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to the patient related issue.The failure was detected due to some radiolucency around the tibial component and poor bone quality and hence the loosening of the tibial component can be confirmed, but there is no clear evidence of migration.Overall, the post-traumatic bone and joint damage would have led to persistent pain which can be remedied by a joint replacement.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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