Reported event: an event regarding periprosthetic fracture involving an unknown secur-fit stem 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: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.-complaint history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to a fall which caused a dislocation of the head from the liner.The fall also resulted in a periprosthetic fracture of a trochanter.Intra-operatively, it was noted by the surgeon that the shell had been mal-positioned during implantation.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including device details, operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device 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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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised.Patient suffered a fall and the head dislocated from the liner and the tip of the trochanter fractured.Additionally, the surgeon reported that the shell had been malpositioned at time of implantation.The shell, head and liner were revised to a competitor shell and liner with a stryker head and dall-miles cable.Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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