An event regarding instability involving a trident liner was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to instability.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.The following devices were also listed in this report: cat# 6051-0935s; secur-fit max 132 hip stem #9; lot# mhne4r; cat# 19-0000t; uni adaptor sleeve c taper ti; lot# 33137804; cat# 6519-1-040; delta un.Fem hd 40mm r40 16/18; lot# 33808902; cat# 6704-0-520; d-m 2.0mm beaded cable set vit; lot# 33932103; cat# 6704-0-520; d-m 2.0mm beaded cable set vit; lot# 31319005.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.H3 other text : not returned to the manufacturer.
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