An event regarding instability & failed hardware was reported.An event for wear and locking ring dissociation was confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: could not be performed as no items associated with the event were returned or made available for evaluation.-medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical records concluded: no evidence is available to suggest that device-related factors might have played a role while the present failure scenario as based upon procedure-related factors provides a plausible explanation for the failure event of this case consistent with all facts and findings.This pi case is not device-related.Cup shell malposition in low inclination and low anteversion, caused impingement between stem neck and outer bearing but because the femoral head was prevented from dislocation by the constrained system, polyethylene wear with rim damage developed causing progressive eccentricity of the femoral head in the cup system until clinical symptoms developed" conclusions: a medical review concluded: "cup shell malposition in low inclination and low anteversion, caused impingement between stem neck and outer bearing but because the femoral head was prevented from dislocation by the constrained system, polyethylene wear with rim damage developed causing progressive eccentricity of the femoral head in the cup system until clinical symptoms developed".There was no indication of a device related issue based on review of the medical review.No further investigation is required at this time.Additional information, including lot details and device return are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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