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The following devices were also listed in this report: device name: sterile fluted headless 1/8 pin x 3.5 in, 7650-2038a, sc38664a8.Triathlon cemented stem-9mm x 50mm, 5560-s-109, 1187602k.Tri ts femur sz2 left, 5512-f-201, l9y4b.Tri cemented stem 9mmx100mm, 5560-s-209, 1187605k.Triathlon femoral distal augment 15mm - size 2 left, 5542-a-201, ssd3u.Triath fem distal aug 5mm - size 2 left, 5540-a-201, sae3b.Triathlon sym cone aug sz b, 5549-a-120, xnmg1.Triathlon revision tibaug sz2 rm ll 5mm, 5612-a-250, 572n9p.Triathlon revision tibaug sz2 lm rl 5mm, 5612-a-251, 350852.Triathlon hinge b/plate size 2, 5612b200, t2e2r.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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