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It was reported that, after thr surgery had been performed on 2004, an exeter stem broke.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021.During this surgery, the ref lnr 28id 20 deg sz d was exchanged.Current health status of patient is unknown.The reason for changing the liner was because the device was worn.
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The pictures provided were reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, smith and nephew has not received the explanted device and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device for the same failure mode.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.Potential causes could include but are not limited to friction, joint tightness, lifetime of device or device incompatibility are likely probable causes of the reported event.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.We consider this investigation closed.
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