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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a mrh 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 devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot or sterile lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to infection.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 return of the device, 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 devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.The following devices were also listed in this report: device name#mrhk bumper insert - neutral ; cat#64812130 ; lot#llj773; device name#gmrs small femoral bushing ; cat#64952105 ; lot#lkx944; device name#gmrs small femoral bushing ; cat#64952105 ; lot#lkx967; device name#mrhk tibial sleeve ; cat#64812140 ; lot#llb246; device name#gmrs small axle ; cat#64952115 ; lot#ctd72099; device name#mrh tib rot comp xs-xl ; cat#64812100 ; lot#194123a; device name#mrs fem stem w/o body 13x203mm ; cat#64853613 ; lot#238798c; device name#gmrs extension piece 40mm ; cat#64956040 ; lot#rxa2h; device name#gmrs dist fem comp sml r 65mm ; cat#64952020 ; lot#pxx9d; device name#triathlon sym cone aug sz d ; cat#5549-a-140 ; lot#p57h1.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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