An event regarding osteolysis due to wear involving a p6 32mm 10deg insert osteolock was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: could not be performed as no items associated with the event were returned for evaluation.Medical records received and evaluation: the provided medical records were reviewed by a consulting clinician who indicated "the primary harm involved is prosthetic wear.The prosthesis requiring revision has been implanted 20 years prior.This performance is within the expected parameters for this implant.Further documentation which would assist with a more complete assessment would include surgical implant records from the surgeries, pre and post op x-rays from the index and revision surgeries, outpatient office/clinic notes and implant retrieval." device history review: indicated the devices accepted into final stock from the reported lot were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there has been no other event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: clinician review of the provided information indicated the primary harm involved is prosthetic wear.The prosthesis requiring revision has been implanted 20 years prior.This performance is within the expected parameters for this implant.Further information such as surgical implant records from the surgeries, pre and post op x-rays from the index and revision surgeries, outpatient office/clinic notes and implant retrieval are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation is needed at this time.If the devices and/or additional information are received, this investigation will be reopened and re-evaluated.
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