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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate 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 lot referenced.There have been no other similar events for the sterile lot referenced.Conclusions: all stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 in accordance to applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.Catalog numbers and lot codes of other devices listed in this report: 5515-f-502, triathlon ps fem component, cemented , lot : eyb9td; 5521-b-400, tri ts baseplate size 4 , lot : gol3ub; 5551-g-350-e, triathlon asymmetric x3 patella , lot : yhdl.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised.As reported by rep: "washout / poly exchange for infection.No rep present for the case." spoke to the rep, who was notified of the revision 1 day post-op.A 4x13 ps insert was exchanged for another 4x13 ps insert.Rep provided primary and revision usage sheets, and confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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