The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(fracture greater trochanter)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1 year apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for review.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported device was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history record (dhr) shows that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There was an ncmr#(b)(4) associated with the main part #951-01-40e, empowr acetabular, dual mobility, metal liner, 40e which document that out of 20 parts lot 7 parts were rejected in which 6 parts were rejected due to scuffs present on the taper of the metal liner and it was returned to vendor after proper justification.The remaining 1 damaged part was rejected and scrapped when it was dropped during inspection.All other items in the lot were met with fit, form and function requirements.The device was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to fracture.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, prolonged overhead activities, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities or trauma.
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