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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10 no product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for these items and the reported part and lot combinations.Medical record timeline was provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: patient underwent a hip arthroplasty.The patient had reported pain and difficulties walking.Findings during initial surgery: spinal anesthesia, ebl 300ml.Significant loss of articular cartilage seen on the femoral head surface as well as the acetabulum.Sciatic nerve identified and protected.Soft tissue impingement anteriorly causing posterior instability were debrided, no impingement noted after.Appropriate restoration of leg length and offset noted, stable throughout rom.Patient to recovery in stable condition.No intraoperative complications reported.Findings during follow up: pain in right leg close to the groin and top of leg that radiates down to the knee.Prescribed physical therapy twice since surgery with no relief.Patient reports they had an mri and x-ray that were insignificant.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The complaint cannot be confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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