The device, used for treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirm the data presented in the article refers to two dislocations (11 and 18 months, respectively) which required a liner and head revision.However, patient specific medical documentation has not been provided as of the date of this review.Based on the information provided, the root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article could not be confirmed nor concluded.Per author/associate professor correspondence, no further details or implants are available and ¿dislocations, periprosthetic fractures and deep infections happen.The rate in this series is low and is not in my view related to the implants used.¿ no further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should clinically relevant documentation/information become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-opened for further evaluation.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
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