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It was reported that, after thr surgery, had been performed on (b)(6) 2024, the patient experienced a large surface hematoma and possible joint infection.This adverse event was solved by revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, in which the r3 20 degree xlpe acetabular liner 36mm id x od 56mm and the 36 mm oxinium femoral head memphis were exchanged.Current health status of patient is unknown.No further complications were reported.
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H3, h6: the devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.For both devices, a review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that infection, both early, post-operative superficial and early, post-operative deep wound infection and late periprosthetic infection has been identified as a potential complication associated with total hip arthroplasty surgery, primary or revision.For the acetabular liner 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 revealed a similar event for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.For the oxinium femoral head, device specific identifiers were not provided.Therefore, an evaluation of the manufacturing records, complaint history review, risk management file, prior actions and sterilization records review could not be performed.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include loss of sterility during procedure, post-operative healing issue, injury, patient condition and/or medical history.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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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