An event regarding malposition involving a trident shell was reported.The event was confirmed via medical review.Method & results: device evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however an x-ray was provided for review.The x-ray shows a recently explanted trident shell well affixed to the patient¿s acetabulum.From the photographs provided there is evidence of dislocation for the device from the metal head/stem construct.Material analysis, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated ¿no clinical or past medical history, no dated labeled serial x-rays, and no examination of explanted components are available.The single x-ray confirms the event description and suggests the instability was the result of acetabular malpositioning, rather than factors associated with implant design, manufacturing or materials.¿ device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: a review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated ¿no clinical or past medical history, no dated labeled serial x-rays, and no examination of explanted components are available.The single x-ray confirms the event description and suggests the instability was the result of acetabular malpositioning, rather than factors associated with implant design, manufacturing or materials.¿ no further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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