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It was reported that patient had iminging scar tissue and it was resolved with an unspecified procedure.The affected genesis ii resurfacing patella, genesis ii cr deep flexion insert, genesis ii non-porous tibial baseplate and legion oxinium femoral component, used intreatment, 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 or adverse event could not be corroborated.No medical documents were received for investigation.Therefore no medical assessment can be performed at this time.Without the return of the actual products involved and no patient medical records available, no root cause can be determined.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Smith and nephew will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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