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(b)(4) initial report
the following additional information has been requested in order to progress with the investigation of this event:
- could they provide the operative reports for both the primary and revision procedures?
- could they describe the reason for the reported instability? what was identified intra-operatively as the cause of the instability?
- were the femoral and tibial components found to be well fixed and correctly positioned? were they retained during the revision?
- why was only the tibial insert revised? was a different thickness implanted?
- was the explanted insert found to be damaged or excessively worn?
- could they provide the post-primary and pre-/post-revision x-rays, if available?
however the reporter didn't respond.The appropriate device details were provided and the relevant device manufacturing records have been identified and reviewed.A review of the available manufacturing records did not identify any findings that could be associated with the reported instability.The reporter indicated in his report that the device was not available for return.Based on the available information, no further investigation can be conducted and the root cause has not been determined.This case is now considered closed
the submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the device, reporting entity, entity's representative or distributor caused or contributed to this event.
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