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Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a uhr head 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 or sterile lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to infection.All stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 in accordance with applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision 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.The following devices were also listed in this report: device name#v40 cocr lfit head 36mm +5 offset ; cat#6260-9-236 ; lot#94549706 device name#size 3 accolade ii 127 deg ; cat#6721-0330 ; lot#14850654a device name#md vit slv and 2.0mm homog cbl ; cat#6704-0-510 ; lot#83800201 it cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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