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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: cat# 64812100; mrh tib rot comp xs-xl: lot# 206978.64812150; mrh hdp assembly pack: lot# lln761.64812120; mrh axle: lot# ctd97240.64811131; mrh knee fem l rgt: lot# rhh3s.5560-s-112; tri cemented stem 12mmx50mm: lot# 1164752k.64813113; mrh tibial b/plt keel lrg 2: lot# ply6p.5560-s-112; tri cemented stem 12mmx50mm: lot# 1564991k.5549-a-130; triathlon sym cone aug sz c: lot# rtlg1.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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