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The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems reveals for preoperative warnings and precautions that improper neck selection, positioning, looseness of acetabular or femoral components, extraneous bone, penetration of the femoral prosthesis through the shaft of the femur, fracture of the acetabulum, intrapelvic protrusion of acetabular component, femoral impingement, periarticular calcification, and/or excessive reaming may increase the risk of dislocations, subluxation, decreased range of motion, or lengthening or shortening of the femur, which may lead to revision surgery.The intraoperative warnings and precautions indicate that muscle looseness and/or malpositioning of components may result in loosening, subluxation and dislocation.Additionally, ectopic bone and/or bone spurs may lead to dislocation and painful or restricted motion and proper positioning of the components is important to minimize impingement which could lead to early failure, premature wear, device related noise, and/or dislocation, all of which may lead to revision surgery.Postoperative warnings and precautions highlight the need of warning patients against unassisted activity, particularly use of toilet facilities and other activities that require excessive motion of the hip, as they may result in subluxation or dislocation.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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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