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It was reported that a left knee revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2017 because of an infection with enterococcus faecalis.The femoral component, the articular insert and the tibial base plate were explanted.The infection was treated with vancomycin and metronidazole.The outcome of the procedure is resolved, with residual effect.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this clinical study adverse event reports that revision was performed due to the development of an enterococcus faecalis infection in the left tka.It is further reported that the patient was treated with antibiotics, and the status of the patient is reported as resolved.The requested x-rays and surgical reports have not been provided to date.Therefore, based on limited information, no further assessment can be performed at this time.Should clinically relevant documentation/information become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-evaluated at that time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This included a review of sterilization documents which indicated that the product was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation.A review of risk management files and 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
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