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Reported event: an event regarding revision due to infection involving a ceramic head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual inspection,functional, dimensional and material analysis of device could not performed as no device was returned for examination.Medical records evaluation: no medical reports were available for review device history review: review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot and no other similar events were reported for the sterile lot.Conclusions: the event revision due to infection involving a ceramic head was reported.The event was not confirmed nor the root cause determined because the devices were not returned for evaluation and insufficient medical information was provided.Further information such as returned devices and more medical documentation are needed.Infection is a known possible adverse outcome of surgery, as noted in the instructions for use.All stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level (sal) of 10^-6 in accordance to applicable iso standards.No further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.The following devices were also listed in this report: device name: trident 0 deg x3 insert 32mm head; cat# : 623-00-32d ; lot#: mldwyr.Device name: 6.5 cancellous bone screw 35mm; cat#: 6570-0-032 lot#: mljpy1.Device name: unknown_50d shell; cat#: unknown; lot#: unknown.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Device not returned.
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