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The following devices were also listed in this report: triathlon cr fem comp #2 l-cem; cat# 5510f201 ; lot# y6x9s.Triathlon prim tib bplate cemented sz 3; cat# 5520-b-300 ; lot# ola4sa.Triathlon asymmetric x3 patella; cat# 5551-g-320-e; lot# 8ypw.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a triathlon 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 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.
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