This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: primary op notes were reviewed and no complications were noted.Medical notes were reviewed and the following were identified: 75yo male fell asleep on couch with 'his leg over the back' and not sure when it dislocated.Right periprosthetic hip dislocation with failure of closed reduction in ed, which resulted in dissociation of the bipolar head.Right hip open reduction with replacement of bipolar head.Upon opening, found 'outer ball and plastic was dissociated', large hematoma, which would not be considered abnormal post dislocation and attempts of closed reduction.Some tissue damage was noted and 'friable' areas were debrided and irrigated.The bipolar head was removed, cultures taken, and new head placed.A definitive root cause could not be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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