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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the sales rep reported: he has removed a pinnacle inlay, which was completely run after cranial.The product was not returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the mating devices.With the information provided for the head and liner implants, we can conclude that the damage observed in those implants caused wear on the cup due to the metal transfer found on the surface of the head.It is reasonable to conclude that the sound could be present due to the dissociation between the liner and the cup.Based on the investigation findings, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: product description: pinnacle 100 acet cup 50mm.Product code: 121701050.Lot number: 8589341.1) quantity manufactured: 10 parts.2) date of manufacture: 20-jul-2017.3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: there were no non-conformances associated with this lot.4) expiry date: 30-jun-2027.5) ifu reference: (b)(4).Additional event information: product complaint: update: medical records received on ad 13 february 2024 were reviewed by a clinician to identify patient harms/product issues.Doi: (b)(6) 2017: patient received a right pinnacle/corail tka including the pinnacle cup with apex hole eliminator, ceramix femoral head, altrx liner, and corail stem.Dor: (b)(6) 2023: patient received a right hip liner and head revision to treat noise in the hip.The medical records do not detail the procedure other than identifying that the poly liner and ceramic femoral head were revised and replaced with a depuy altrx liner and metal femoral head.There is no indication that the femoral stem or acetabular cup were revised.Additionally, there is no indication of wear for the poly liner.During revision head and inlay were removed.Doi: (b)(6) 2017.Dor: (b)(6) 2023.Right hip.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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