Per -(b)(4).Additional information including x-rays, operative notes, patient details, whether the patient experienced any trauma and an update on the patient post revision was requested, however, not all could be provided.It was reported that the patient had an unknown activity level and had not experienced any trauma but had been having instability and clunking quite soon after primary surgery.The explanted devices could not be provided for examination.The appropriate device details were provided and the relevant device manufacturing records have been identified and reviewed.All parts associated with these records conformed to material and dimensional specification at the time of manufacture.Based on the available information, no further investigation can be conducted and the root cause of the reported instability and clunking could not be determined, however, it was stated in the event report that the new cup was implanted with less version and thus it is a possibility that positioning of the acetabular cup at primary surgery may have conrtibuted to this event.Corin now consider this case closed, however, should any additional information be provided then this case may be re-opened for further investigation.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.The submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the device, reporting entity, entity's representative or distributor caused or contributed to this event.
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