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It was reported that, during a thr revision surgery performed on (b)(6) 2023 due to dislocation in which a new femoral head was placed, it was observed that the primary cocr 12/14 fem head 36mm +0 had popped off into the patient's pelvis.Since the head failed to be retrieved during revision, an additional surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023 to remove the primary femoral head from the patient.Patient was last known to be in stable condition.
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H3, h6.The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, although it was reported that a total hip replacement revision surgery was performed one month following implantation, no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.The patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed a similar event for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that dislocation has been identified in warnings and precautions, that may result from improper selection of the neck length and cup, stem positioning, muscle looseness and/or malpositioning of components.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 specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, patient anatomy, postoperative care or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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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