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Reported event: an event regarding disassociation and crack / fracture involving accolade stem was reported.The event was confirmed based on medical record.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual inspection: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs shows a recently explanted accolade stem with damage at the base of the trunnion and debris can be seen on the surface of the stem.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 was rejected indicating: undated, unlabelled x-ray ap right hip demonstrates uncemented tha with stem disassociated and dislocated from head with transverse defect at base of trunnion.Head remains in acetabular component.No clinical or pmh, no operative reports, no examination of explanted components, no serial imaging studies.The x-ray confirms the event description, but a medical report is not possible based upon this single x-ray.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: it was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to disassociation and crack / fracture of the device.The event was confirmed based on medical record.A review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant was rejected indicating: undated, unlabelled x-ray ap right hip demonstrates uncemented tha with stem disassociated and dislocated from head with transverse defect at base of trunnion.Head remains in acetabular component.No clinical or pmh, no operative reports, no examination of explanted components, no serial imaging studies.The x-ray confirms the event description, but a medical report is not possible based upon this single x-ray.The reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs shows a recently explanted accolade stem with damage at the base of the trunnion and debris can be seen on the surface of the stem.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, progress notes, 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.H3 other text: device not returned.
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