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Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving a dall miles cable was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: re pi - addendum.This addendum to my report of (b)(6) 2021 includes review of the following additional documentation for this case from (b)(6).(b)(6) 2021 lateral x-ray left hip: hybrid long stem tha, distal stem not visualized, reduced, greater trochanteric non-union with loose cable in fracture site.(b)(6) 2021 implant labels: rest.Mod.Stem 195/21, 21/+30 v40 module, 36/+5 v40 lfit head, 36/10 degree x3 insert, 1 screw, 4 dall-miles cable sets, 2 trochanteric grip plates, 52 trident psl ha cluster shell.Undated labels: #3 exeter cemented long stem, cement restrictor, 35/-5 v40 lfit head, 36/10 degree x3 insert, 1 screw.No revision operative report, no dated serial x-rays, no examination of explanted components.Based upon this additional documentation, neither confirmation of the event description nor preparation of a medical report is possible for this case.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: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: based upon this additional documentation, neither confirmation of the event description nor preparation of a medical report is possible for this case.Further information such as return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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