The patient was revised for an unknown reason.Patient originally had a metal on metal hip construct involving a pinnacle shell and an srom stem.The surgeon elected to exchange the head and liner.The metal on metal construct was removed and the hip was converted to a ceramic on polyethylene.Doi: (b)(6) 2008, dor: (b)(6) 2018, left hip.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.Although some device photographs were provided, none were of the femoral stem.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the material, manufacturing, inspection or sterile processing that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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