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The following devices were also listed in this report: cat#;device name; lot#: 5552-l-299;tritanium patella-asymmetric;vk1n1.5536b300;tritanium bplate triathlon s3;ctd117999.5517f302;triathlon p/a cr beaded #3r;x6uhu.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 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.There has been 1 other similar event for the sterile lot referenced.Also relates to infection.A review of both the sterilization data and microbiology data was performed for this sterile lot commonality.It was identified that the sterilization data was within specification and no microbiology excursions were noted for this lot and as such no further review is required.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to infection.All stryker products are sold as sterile either by being validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 or aseptically filled under a validated process in accordance with applicable external 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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