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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The images provided were reviewed and a relationship, if any, between the device and the reported incidents could not be corroborated.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, the root cause of the reported dislocation cannot be determined.Since it was reported this adverse event was treated without complications with a closed repositioning of the joint prosthesis and the patient has recovered.No further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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