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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving a trident liner was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product 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 information by a clinical consultant indicated: "conclusion of assessment: this inquiry reports the failure of a revision total hip replacement after about 10 years due to elevated ion levels, corrosion and pseudotumor.I can confirm that this event took place since i was able to review the operation report and the stickers of the implants used.Regarding the possible root cause of this event, i cannot determine it with certainty.Causes of elevated ion levels, corrosion and pseudotumor and osteolysis are multifactorial.These include surgical technique factors, patient factors, and implant factors.In order to definitely confirm corrosion a metallurgical analysis should be carried out." product history review: review of the device history records indicate 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.Conclusions: it was reported that during the patient's revision surgery, damage in the form of wear on the acetabular components was observed and the devices were explanted.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant was unable to confirm the reported event due to insufficient information.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the 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 devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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