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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to infection.The affected legion cr high flexion insert, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore a product analysis could not be performed.Our investigation including a review of the manufacturing records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.The device was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation from quality control.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A relationship, if any, between the device and the reported incident could not be corroborated.Review of the instructions for use and risk management files identified the reported failure as potential adverse events.No medical documents were received for investigation.Therefore no medical assessment can be performed at this time.It was communicated that the surgeon does not blame the implant for the revision.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.
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