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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a krh tibial component 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 revision 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: gmrs dist fem comp sml r 65mm; cat#: 64952020; lot#: plx7c, mrh xs/s/m long xover; cat#: 64812103; lot#: 179108b, mrs fem stem w/o body 13x203mm; cat#: 64853613; lot#: 194316b, gmrs small axle; cat#: 64952115; lot#: ctd77399, gmrs small femoral bushing; cat#: 64952105; lot#: lkr271, mrhk bumper insert 3 degrees; cat#: 64812133; lot#: lld180, gmrs small femoral bushing; cat#: 64952105; lot#: lky637.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience h3 other text: device not returned.
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