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It was reported that after a right tka performed on (b)(6) 2015 due to osteoarthritis, the patient experienced instability, stiffness and a progression of the arthritis.This was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2018 and all components were explanted without details of which component failed (if any).This information was provided by the (b)(6), as part of a retrospective data collection of patients who underwent a revision surgery of journey uni prothesis.As such, no further information will be available.
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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 in the national joint registry from the united kingdom that after a right total knee arthroplasty the patient experienced instability, stiffness, and a progression of the arthritis.This would not be a component failure but instead would be a progression/worsening of the disease arthritis.This was addressed with a revision surgery.No relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.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 over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that loosening, dislocation, subluxation, excessive rotation, flexion contracture, decreased range of motion, lengthening or shortening of the leg, looseness of components, unusual stress concentrations and extraneous bone can occur has been identified as a possible adverse effects.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.Possible causes could include but not limited to fit/sizing issue, joint laxity, patient condition, postoperative care or wear.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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