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An event regarding fretting involving exeter v40 stem 50mm no 1 was reported.The event was confirmed based on medical review.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, 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 stated the following comment: the event can be confirmed.Revision surgery was performed impingement evident form deformation of shell, stripe wear on head, op note outlined blackened tissue, indentation of femoral neck, indentation of acetabular rim, stable components.Clunk noted on exam squeaking not confirmed.Root cause was likely cup-stem positioning with resultant implant impingement.Inspection of implants could confirm the finding in addition to the photos.No obvious implant issues.Squeak cannot be confirmed, preoperative notes/clinic notes may confirm squeak.Squeak would be associated with reported incidence of alumina-alumina bearing.-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 lot referenced.Conclusion: it was reported that patient was revised due to pain and squeak / clunkiness.Signs of trunnionosis and impingement noted by surgeon.Stripe wear on ceramic head.Liner rim damaged by wear from stem.The event was confirmed based on medical review.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: the event can be confirmed.Revision surgery was performed.Impingement evident form deformation of shell stripe wear on head.Op note outlined blackened tissue, indentation of femoral neck, indentation of acetabular rim, stable components.Clunk noted on exam squeaking not confirmed.Root cause was likely cup-stem positioning with resultant implant impingement.Inspection of implants could confirm the finding in addition to the photos.No obvious implant issues.Squeak cannot be confirmed, preoperative notes/clinic notes may confirm squeak.Squeak would be associated with reported incidence of alumina-alumina bearing.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including 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.
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