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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.The lab analysis concluded that the components were inspected visually to determine the cause of the reported incident.No destructive analysis was conducted during this investigation.The articulating and nonarticulating surfaces of the insert are worn with some discoloration.The post was fractured off of the insert.There were no observations of material or manufacturing deviations in the course of this investigation.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that this complaint from the united states reports that the post on a journey ii insert broke after about 10 years insitu.No report of trauma or accident was provided.The broken implant has been removed and replaced by a new.Impact to the patient beyond the pain, revision surgery and recovery cannot be determined.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) 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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode and potential harm was previously identified.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, infection and/or patient condition.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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