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Additional information: d10 (concomitants added), h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, the study patient started experiencing ¿pes anserinus pain syndrome¿ (paps- adverse event) approximately 3 months post left-medial unicompartimental knee replacement and was treated with medication.The provided electronic clinical report form/6-week follow-up form documents pain level as 3, patient requiring crutches during ambulation, and knee never feeling ¿normal¿.The alignment measured on anterior/posterior standing was reported ¿neutral: 2-10 degrees valgus¿ with no instability reported.Imaging not provided.Based on the clinical report forms provided, no definitive clinical factors were identified to have contributed to the reported event.Patient impact beyond the reported pain/paps, use of assist device upon ambulation and subsequent medication cannot be determined.The adverse event was reportedly ongoing/resolving.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.A review of the production orders did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part numbers over the past 12 months and for the batches number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.For jrny ii uni ox femoral 9 lm/rl, journey ii uni medial tibia sz 10 left and jrny ii uni med xlpe insert sz 9-10 8mm, a review of the instructions for use documents for unicompartimental knee systems revealed in postoperative that periodic, long-term follow-up is recommended to monitor the position and state of the prosthetic components, as well as the condition of the adjoining bone.Also, use extreme care in patient handling.For real intelligence cori, a review of the instructions for use revealed that, as with any surgical procedure, there is risk involved.Potential complications accompanying surgery may occur, including allergic reaction (anaphylactic and minor), mild to serious physical injury and soft tissue damage.For jrny ii uni ox femoral 9 lm/rl, journey ii uni medial tibia sz 10 left and jrny ii uni med xlpe insert sz 9-10 8mm, a review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.For real intelligence cori, the risk review could not be completed as no sufficient information was provided that relates the specific adverse event to the device.For jrny ii uni ox femoral 9 lm/rl, journey ii uni medial tibia sz 10 left and jrny ii uni med xlpe insert sz 9-10 8mm, a historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.For real intelligence cori, a historical review of prior actions could not be completed as the product was not returned and no evidence was made available to link the complaint to a corrective or preventive prior action.Although no further action will be taken at this time the issue will be continuously monitored through complaint investigation and post market surveillance.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any 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 traumatic injury, joint tightness, patient condition or postoperative care.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.Corrected data: h6 (health effect - clinical code).
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