(b)(4).Please reference literature at the following location: http://www.Arthroplastyjournal.Org/article/s0883-5403(07)80028-3/pdf.No devices or photos were received; therefore the condition of the components is unknown.These devices are used for treatment.It was reported in the journal article "cementless total hip arthroplasty using a porous-coated prosthesis for bone ingrowth fixation" that the patient was also experiencing a moderate amount of pain.It was also reported that the femoral component had subsided.Surgical notes were not provided; it is unknown whether the components were implanted with the correct fit and orientation as per the surgical technique.A definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.The complaint may be revised upon return of substantial information.
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