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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a gmrs femoral component 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: 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 with 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.The following devices were also listed in this report: cat# 64852021; xsmall krh all poly tibia 21mm; lot# unknown it cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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