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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 the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the infection.Based on the information provided, the patient underwent a first-stage revision with antibiotic spacer and all implants were revised.However, the patient¿s outcome is unknown.Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the reported events/clinical reactions were associated with a mal performance of the implant or implant failure.The impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be determined.All documents and images provided as of this date have been reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical investigation.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.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 acute post-surgical wound infection has been identified in possible adverse effects.Active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections are identified in contraindications for total knee replacement.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.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.A factor that could contribute to the reported event include patient reaction.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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