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It was reported that, after a tka performed on (b)(6) 2016 the post of a jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 7-8 rt 11mm broke due to unkown reasons.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022 to exchange the broken insert with a 12mm deep dish.The current health status of patient is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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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, per complaint details, a revision was performed approximately 6.5 years post implantation due to the insert-post broke due to unknown reasons.It was communicated that the requested clinical documentation was not available; therefore, contributing clinical factors could not be concluded.The current patient status is unknown.With the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported broken post and revision cannot be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of the production order 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 the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.The patient should be warned that the device does not replace normal healthy bone, this 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 inspection drawing, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of 7.5 mrad cross-linked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) bar stock.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A factor that could contribute to the reported event include 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.
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