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Reported event: an event regarding periprosthetic fracture involving a triathlon patella was reported.The event was confirmed by clinician review.Method & results: device evaluation and results: the device was not received.Visual inspection for the provided intra-op images noted the host patella fractured.Nothing can be observed about the device.Dimensional, functional and material analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated that," 2 undated intra-operative color photos of fractured host patella pre-repair and post-revision.Undated x-rays lateral and patellar views left knee : uncemented tka with fracture of host patella with dislocation of metal backed, uncemented patellar component.No clinical or pmh, no patient demographics, no operative reports, no dated serial x-rays, no examination explanted components.Based upon the information supplied, confirmation of the event description is possible, but insufficient data is presented to create a medical report for this case." device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: it was reported that the patient's knee was revised after the patient had a fall and fractured patella.Visual inspection for the provided intra-op images noted the host patella fractured.Nothing can be observed about the device.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated that, the clinician reviewed 2 undated intra-operative color photos of fractured host patella pre-repair and post-revision.Undated x-rays lateral and patellar views left knee : uncemented tka with fracture of host patella with dislocation of metal backed, uncemented patellar component.No clinical or pmh, no patient demographics, no operative reports, no dated serial x-rays, no examination explanted components.Based upon the information supplied, confirmation of the event description is possible, but insufficient data is presented to create a medical report for this case.The exact cause could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, progress notes are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available, this investigation will be re-opened.
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