It was reported that a male patient, who had an initial left hip prosthetic sockets from exactech implanted on (b)(6) 2019, underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2024, approximately 5 years 1 month post the initial procedure.As part of the manufacturer's recall campaign, the patient presented for a check-up.In the x-ray control there was a clear decentering of the prosthesis heads and unusually large osteolysis in both acetabula as a sign of premature inlay wear.This was confirmed when the inlay was changed on (b)(6), 2024, to a vitd-hardened, specially approved inlay (novation xle +5mm lateralized liner, group 2, 36 mm i.D., ref 146- 36-52, sn (b)(6)).As part of the replacement operation, after the inlay exchange, the determination of the solid cup integrity as well as the curettage and sealing of the cysts socket bearing using allogeneic cancellous bone and changing the prosthetic head.The explanted devices are unavailable for return.No further information provided.The patient was fitted with 2019 (left) and 2021 (right) hip prosthetic sockets from exactech on both sides implanted.The right side was changed in (b)(6) 2023, and was reported under 1038671-2024-00188.
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