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It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2015, the patient experienced an anterior knee pain, x-rays showed a dislocated articular insert.This adverse event was solved by revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, it was reported that six years after a tka, the patient had a revision.Per the complaint details, the patient experienced anterior knee pain and x-rays (not provided) showed a dislocated articular insert.It was noted, via an e-mail correspondence within the attachments, that further clinical/medical documentation was not provided by the surgeon.Without supporting medical documentation, a thorough medical assessment cannot be performed.In the event additional medical/clinical records are received, the clinical task may be re-opened, and a thorough assessment will be rendered at that time.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 revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 are not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.Additional information: d3.
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