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Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of provided medical records with clinician indicated."confirmation of event: i can confirm that the patient underwent a primary right cemented triathlon total knee arthroplasty since i was able to review x-rays with the implant in place.I can also confirm that the patient had a revision of that implant with a triathlon ts implant since i was able to review x-rays with the implant in place.I cannot confirm that the revision of the ts implant took place on (b)(6) 2016 since i have no documentation such as office visits, operation reports or post revision x-rays.The last x-ray i was able to see was dated (b)(6) 2015.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of loosening of a cemented triathlon total knee arthroplasty approximately one year following implantation are multifactorial including surgical technique especially in the way the implants are positioned and aligned, cement technique, proper restoration of knee kinematics, as well as patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi.I would not assign any causality to the implant itself.As for the revision root cause, the root causes of loosening of a revision implant that is cemented, approximately three years after implantation are the same as above.The possibility of infection".Device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: a review of provided medical records with clinician indicated "confirmation of event: i can confirm that the patient underwent a primary right cemented triathlon total knee arthroplasty since i was able to review x-rays with the implant in place.I can also confirm that the patient had a revision of that implant with a triathlon ts implant since i was able to review x-rays with the implant in place.I cannot confirm that the revision of the ts implant took place on (b)(6) 2016 since i have no documentation such as office visits, operation reports or post revision x-rays.The last x-ray i was able to see was dated (b)(6) 2015.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of loosening of a cemented triathlon total knee arthroplasty approximately one year following implantation are multifactorial including surgical technique especially in the way the implants are positioned and aligned, cement technique, proper restoration of knee kinematics, as well as patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi.I would not assign any causality to the implant itself.As for the revision root cause, the root causes of loosening of a revision implant that is cemented, approximately three years after implantation are the same as above.The possibility of infection" the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including 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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