The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The patient impact beyond the reported femoral component loosing and revision cannot be determined.The patient¿s current health status is reportedly, ¿healthy.¿ it has been communicated, ¿no further information is available.¿ therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment can be rendered.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case may be re-assessed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that failure to observe the warnings and precautions, trauma, strenuous activity, implant alignment, patient non-compliance, involuntary muscular disorders, improper or duration of service increase the risk of loosening of implant components, which may lead to revision surgery.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, size selected, inadequate integration between the cement and bone/implant, osteolysis and/or traumatic injury.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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