The reported event could be confirmed, confirmed based on available ct scans 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: "subsidence and loosening of the tibial tray due to poor bone quality and a fracture of the tibial plafond, thus patient related.No early postoperative x-ray for comparison.Components as such intact".Based on the investigation, root cause was attributed to patient related issue.The failure was caused due to the poor bone quality along with fracture of tibial plafond observed in the ct scans.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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