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Reported event: an event regarding disassociation involving a metal head was reported.The event was confirmed via review of the provided photographs.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the device was not returned; however, photographs were provide for review.The photographs show a recently explanted head, some biological material is noted outside and inside the implant.There is also an intraop photo where the stem is shown to be completely disassociated from the stem.Loos of taper lock is confirmed.Clinician review: a review with a clinical consultant indicated " i can confirm that the patient had a primary left total hip arthroplasty with head neck disassociation and trunnion deformity inside was able to review and x-ray showing those findings.I can confirm that the patient had revision surgery by way of the implant usage sheet for the revision procedure although i do not have a copy of the operation report, nor do i have any post revision x-rays.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.Causes of head neck disassociation with trunnionosis are multifactorial including surgical technique especially in the way that the trunnion and femoral head are prepared and implanted, positioning of the implants to avoid impingement, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level, and bmi, as well as implant factors.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 the patient was revised due to disassociation of the head from the stem and trunnionsosis.The device was not returned; however, photographs were provide for review.The photographs show a recently explanted head, some biological material is noted outside and inside the implant.There is also an intraop photo where the stem is shown to be completely disassociated from the stem.Loos of taper lock is confirmed.A review with a clinical consultant indicated " i can confirm that the patient had a primary left total hip arthroplasty with head neck disassociation and trunnion deformity inside was able to review and x-ray showing those findings.I can confirm that the patient had revision surgery by way of the implant usage sheet for the revision procedure although i do not have a copy of the operation report, nor do i have any post revision x-rays.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.Causes of head neck disassociation with trunnionosis are multifactorial including surgical technique especially in the way that the trunnion and femoral head are prepared and implanted, positioning of the implants to avoid impingement, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level, and bmi, as well as implant factors.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.
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