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Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving exeter stem was reported.The event was confirmed based on medical review.Method & results: -device evaluation and results:visual inspection: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review and it can be observed that femoral stem is broken.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 by a clinical consultant was rejected and stated the following comment:a color photo of a blood stained explanted intact ceramic modular head with 2 dark lines on the articular surface.A photo of an explanted broken femoral stem on an extractor.Undated ap x-ray of left hip - hybrid tha with ceramic head reduced, transverse fracture of stem at junction of mid and distal 1/3 with varus displacement of proximal fragment.No clinical or pmh, no patient demographics, no operative reports, no examination of explanted components.X-ray confirms event description, but insufficient data presented to create a medical report for this case -device history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.-complaint history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Conclusion: it was reported that revision hip surgery required on a patient due to implant cracking.The event was confirmed based on medical review.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant was rejected and stated the following comment: a color photo of a blood stained explanted intact ceramic modular head with 2 dark lines on the articular surface.A photo of an explanted broken femoral stem on an extractor.Undated ap x-ray of left hip - hybrid tha with ceramic head reduced, transverse fracture of stem at junction of mid and distal 1/3 with varus displacement of proximal fragment.No clinical or pmh, no patient demographics, no operative reports, no examination of explanted components.X-ray confirms event description, but insufficient data presented to create a medical report for this case.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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