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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported insert breakage cannot be definitely concluded.However, the instructions for use for knee systems warns that the patient should be warned that the device does not replace normal healthy bone, and that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.Therefore, the patient¿s body mass index of 40.6 in combination with the activity of extending the knee under his body weight cannot be ruled out as a contributing factor to the reported insert post breakage.The impact to the patient is limited to the revision surgery.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.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 revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed in warnings and precautions that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.The patient should be warned that the device does not replace normal healthy bone.A review of the risk management file 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 this product and event.According with inspection drawing, the visual inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of polyethylene bar stock shall be controlled.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include patient condition, abnormal loading of limb, excessive forces and/or traumatic injury.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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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