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The following devices were also listed in this report: device name delta v-40 ceramic head 36/+7,5; cat# 6570-0-736; lot# 21366451.Device name 127 size 8 secur-fit advanced stem; cat# 1601-08127; lot# pa74tn.Device name tridentii tritanium cluster52e; cat# 702-04-52e; lot# 24086451a.Device name6.5mm low profile hex screw 35mm; cat# 7030-6535; lot# jhva.Device name 6.5mm low profile hex screw 20mm; cat# 7030-6520; lot# j9f.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a trident liner was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the device was not returned for inspection; however, photographs were provided for review.The photographs show a recently explanted liner with some blood on it.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 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.
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