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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a duracon stem 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 remains implanted.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.-complaint history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: all stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level (sal) of 10^-6 in accordance to applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including pathology reports, operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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