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Results of investigation: the study of goksel dikmen et.Al.[1] reports surgeries on 32 hips.A polarcup dual mobility system, used in treatment, was implanted.It is reported, that in two cases the patient suffered from a migration of the polarcup shell.The part and the batch number of this device are not known.Therefore, the batch record review and a complaint history review could not be performed.The reported failure mode might occur in some cases, which is stated as a side effect in the ifu lit.No.12.23 ed.05/16.The severity and the failure mode are covered through our risk management.As no device was received for investigation, a visual inspection could not be performed.No patient information nor any other medication documentation was provided, therefore, a thorough medical investigation could not be performed.Based on our investigations the failure mode cannot be confirmed and the root cause of the problem stays undetermined due to insufficient information.To date, no further actions will be taken.Smith and nephew will monitor the devices for further similar issues.
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