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Reported event: an event regarding intraop fracture involving a accolade stem 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: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.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 an intraoperative fracture of the femur occurred during implantation of the stem.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report 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.H3: device not returned.
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