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It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2018, the patient experienced femoral loosening also the patient fell causing a distal femoral fracture.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, no relevant clinical information has been provided to perform a thorough medical investigation.Nor to determine a definitive root cause of the reported fall.Based on the information provided, femoral loosening and the patient¿s fall led to the femoral fracture which was resolved by the reported revision.Consequently, the impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be confirmed nor concluded.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that break of implant has been identified as warnings and precautions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According with drawing print, includes all part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of zirconium-2.5% niobium alloy.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.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.
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