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Batch review performed on 27 may 2019: lot 172698: (b)(4) items manufactured and released on 19-sep-2017.Expiration date: 2022-09-06.No anomalies found related to the problem.To date, (b)(4) items of the same lot have been already sold without any other similar reported event.Batch review performed by the ceramic liner manufacturer ceramtec: implants from ceramtec 38.49.7188.545.20 ceramic liner ø 36 / e lot.7011143368 (not registered in us): due to lack of information about the laser engraving, the identification of the insert is only possible based on the information provided by medacta.The insert belongs to the shop order (b)(4).Protocols and certificate of conformance were reviewed.The quality documents (including the sterilization certificates) show that the values obtained on the insert were according to the specification valid at the time of the production.Conclusions: the component properties and the microstructure as obtained from the quality documents fulfill the requirements as specified at the time of production.There are no indications of any pre-existing material defects or non-conformances regarding sterilization.Due to the lack of ceramic parts further investigations cannot be done.Clinical evaluation performed by medical affairs department late infection in cementless tha, 1.5 years after primary operation.Infection is a known possible adverse event following every surgery, including tha's.To date, there is no reason to suspect that the cause may be linked to the implanted devices.
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