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It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced pain approximately 6 months after total knee replacement.This adverse event was solved by tka 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.The pictures provided were reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the appearance of a radiolucent line underneath the anterior and distal portions of the femoral component could not be ruled as a potential contributing factor to the reported pain; however, the definitive root cause of the reported events could not be concluded.Patient impact beyond the reported early post-op pain, possible femoral component loosening, and subsequent revision could not be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this 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 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.A 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 not limited to traumatic injury, joint tightness, material in use, patient reaction, femoral component loosening or loss of sterility.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.We consider this investigation closed.Additional information: d4, h4.
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