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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving a mako patella was reported.The event was confirmed through visual inspection of the provided photos.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: visual inspection: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs show a recently explanted mako patella.From the photographs provided there is evidence of biological matter and the patella appears worn and there are material fragments present, most likely as a result of explantation.Material analysis, 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.-device history review: review of the product history records indicate the reported device was manufactured with no reported relevant discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusion: it was reported that the patient was revised, 'revision of a pfj due to patella wear.' the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs show a recently explanted mako patella.From the photographs provided there is evidence of biological matter and the patella appears worn and there are material fragments present, most likely as a result of explantation.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If device/additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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