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It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed, the patient experienced an infection.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, in which a jrny ii bcs femoral oxin rt sz 4 and a journey tibia base np rt sz 4 were explanted.Patient's current health status is unknown.
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H3, h6: the devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided for evaluation.Therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the reported event.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the revision surgery could not be determined.Device batch numbers were not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed devices.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 files 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 these products and event.Additionally, since the devices batch numbers were not provided, a review of the sterilization records could not be performed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.With the results of this investigation the root cause of this event could not be determined.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include loss of sterility during procedure, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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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