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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, a patient developed rle cellulitis approximately 5 weeks post implantation.However, no responses to clinical documentation requests were received.The root cause could not be definitively concluded.Based on the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported cellulitis and antibiotic therapy could not be determined, although reportedly the event was resolved.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.Should additional clinically relevant documentation/information become available, the medical investigation task may be re-evaluated.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 risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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