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The reported event could be confirmed based on available medical record and medical expert assessment.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Microbiologist reviewed the sterilization procedures, environmental monitoring, bioburden data and the dhr and noted: the subject device was packaged according to established design and process specifications, and was sterilized according to procedure.No deviation for a non-conformance could be found.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed ¿there is some radiolucence and an anterior defect in the tibial bone.Together with the clinical information given, loosening can be confirmed.There is also infection possible in this case.Given the time between the implantation and the need for a revision the infection is patient related and not related to the implant or the implantation.¿ based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The failure was detected due to some radiolucency and an anterior defect in the tibial bone.Hence, loosening is confirmed.Also, according to the hcp, an infection is also possible given the time between the implantation and need for a revision, the infection is patient related and not related to the implant, but this cannot be confirmed.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient may require a revision surgery due to talar bone loss.The main reason for revision is aseptic loosening.Unsure if there's infection there.Cultures has been negative but has elevated esr and crp.As a result, will consider open culture 1st and if negative, will go ahead with revision.
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