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It was reported that after tka, patient presented pain and a total knee revision surgery was performed.Ct showed hot spots and loosening on tibial component and patella.The affected complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore a product analysis could not be performed.Our investigation including a review of the manufacturing records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes 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 complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode.A review of risk management files and the instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A relationship, if any, between the device and the reported incident or adverse event could not be corroborated.A clinical evaluation noted that no consent has been given to provide the requested surgical reports and x-rays.Therefore, the patient impact beyond the revision cannot be determined.Due to the limited information provided, no further clinical assessment is warranted.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Some potential causes could include but are not limited to fit/sizing, traumatic injury, abnormal motion over time or patient medical history.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however smith and nephew will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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