It was reported that the patient had a hip fracture back in (b)(6) of 2016, where dr.(b)(6) performed a hemiarthroplasty.((b)(6) 2016) the patient has been successfully ambulating on hemi until recently.Due to some hip pain, dr.(b)(6) believed the patient would benefit from having their hemi converted to a total.The bipolar and 28mm head were removed, a competitor acetabular component was implanted, and our femoral head was used in the conversion.The surgeon found this conversion to be successful and the closing process began.Doi: (b)(6) 2016.Dor: (b)(6) 2020; affected side: right hip.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot (b)(4), review of the device history record is unlikely to add value to the complaint investigation regarding an allegation of pain.
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