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It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2018, the patient experienced loosening of left tibial component with proximal tibial pain on (b)(6) 2020.This issue is still ongoing.Patient has been treated with a conservative treatment.No further information available at this time.
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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, a review of the crf did not provide any insight into the reported issue of ¿loosening to the left tibial component with proximal tibial pain.¿ therefore, based on insufficient information, no further medical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional relevant clinical information be provided, this complaint would be re-assessed.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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.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.
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