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It was reported that after approximately 5 years after a tka performed on (b)(6) 2016, it was noticed on an x-ray that there was low patellar tilt and lateralization of patella.Investigator assessed as possibly related to device and procedure, and no treatment at this time and the case is ongoing.
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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, based on the information provided, the clinical root cause could not be definitively concluded, although component mal-performance is not supported.The patient impact beyond the reported minimal patellar changes since the 3-month follow-up and pain could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should additional 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.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.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used, size of device or user/procedural variance.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.D10: add concomitants.
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