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It was reported that, after a tka had been performed, the patient experienced pain and infection.A revision surgery was performed to exchange the implants, although the surgeon stated that implants were not defective.It is unknown if event was resolved.
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H3, h6: 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 revision surgery was performed approximately 2 months post implantation due to pain and infection.Reportedly, the "surgeon stated that implants were not defective".Per correspondence, the requested medical documentation will not be provided for inclusion in the medical investigation.Although the root cause of the revision was reportedly infection, the root cause of the reported infection could not be concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported pain, infection and revision could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should clinically relevant documentation/information become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-evaluated.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 have no 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.A review of sterilization documents indicated that the product was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation.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 or product information, 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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