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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a scorpio insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: re pi: which is from malaysia and represents a female patient, dob (b)(6) 1937 whose date of explantation is listed as (b)(6) 2021.The event description states: ".Infection occurred.Required implant exchange.First tkr 8 years back." undated x-rays: ap and lateral left knee: cemented tka, reduced, nominal, no patellar resurfacing.No clinical or pmh, no patient demographics, no operative reports, no bacteriology lab reports.Based upon the 2 x-rays provided, neither confirmation of the event description nor preparation of a medical report is possible for this case.Device history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Conclusion: the event could not be confirmed as insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology repots, return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.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. additional information including pathology reports, operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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