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The following devices were also listed in this report: tritanium bplate triathlon s5; cat# 5536b500; lot# ctd73352; triathlon p/a cr beaded #5r; cat# 5517f502 ; lot# pyb9h; tritanium patella-asymmetric; cat# 5552-l-350 ; lot# g62g1; it cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate the devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there has been no other similar event for the lot referenced.There has been 1 other similar events for the reported sterile lot.A review of both the sterilization data and microbiology data was performed for this sterile lot commonality.It was identified that the sterilization data was within specification and no microbiology excursions were noted for this lot and as such no further review is required.Conclusions: all stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 in accordance with applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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