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It was reported that a revision surgery was required due to a tumor ingress.The affected complaint devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation.Therefore a product analysis could not be performed.Our investigation including a review of the manufacturing records for the listed batches did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.A review of the complaint history for the listed parts revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A relationship, if any, between the devices and the reported incident could not be corroborated.No medical documents were received for investigation.Thus no thorough investigation could not be performed.This issue was not caused by the components.As stated, the cause of revision is due to patient tumor.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, smith and nephew will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, this complaint will be reopened and reevaluated.
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