It was reported that hip revision surgery was performed.During the revision, it is unknown which devices were removed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the complaint history for the bhr head and cup was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.Without medical details of the reported issue, failure modes and reason for revision involved in this complaint, a specific risk management review for the devices cannot be performed.If this information becomes available at a later time, the task will be reopened and completed.Since the medical documents were not received for investigation no thorough medical investigation nor assessment of the reported event can be performed.Without return of the actual devices or further information we cannot further investigate or confirm the details supplied in this complaint, and our investigation remains inconclusive.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.No preventative or corrective action has been initiated as a result of this investigation.
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