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It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced loosening of the legion ps oxin fem sz4 lt.This adverse event was resolved by performing a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, in which the femoral component, the insert and the tibial baseplate were explanted and exchanged wih s+n implants.Patient's current health status is unknown.
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Additional information: d8, d10, h3, h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.According to the report, this adverse was resolved after the surgeon removed all of the implants and revision was performed.The impact to the patient beyond the reported loosening and subsequent revision, cannot be confirmed nor concluded based on the information provided.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case 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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that looseness of components has been identified in possible adverse effects section as a result from trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions.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.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 potential causes that could contribute to the reported event include abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, appropriate size selected, lack of ingrowth, osteolysis and/or traumatic injury.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.Corrected data: h6 (health effect - clinical code).
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