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The device, used in treatment was not returned for evaluation.Without the actual product, product evaluation could not be performed and complaint could not be confirmed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.According to clinical/medical investigation, the complaint reports that a patient developed an infection after a total knee arthroplasty with the use of a pico negative pressure device and acticoat.Smith and nephew has not received the device/adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of risk management files and the instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.Credit will not be issued for the device.
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