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Reported event: an event regarding disassociation and wear involving an metal head was reported.The event was confirmed via med review.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection: the device was not returned; however, photographs were provided for review.These images clearly show the device in a disassociated and used state, with significant wear evident on the trunnion, and typical wear patterns from implantation and explantation.Based on this evidence, the event can be confirmed.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated:" i can confirm that the patient had a right total hip arthroplasty which developed trunnionosis/head neck disassociation since i was able to review an x-ray demonstrating the problem and failure.Unfortunately, there were no demographics or any markings on the x-ray.It was a right total hip arthroplasty if conventional orientation was utilized.I cannot confirm that the patient had a revision because i have no documentation including office notes, operation notes or post revision radiographs.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of trunnionosis with head neck disassociation are multifactorial including surgical technique, especially in the way that the femoral head and trunnion are prepared for insertion and the way in which the femoral head is inserted on the femoral trunnion.Also, importantly it was noted that the acetabular component was not anteverted properly causing impingement of the liner and stem.This can certainly contribute to the event.Other factors including the patient's lifestyle, activity level and bmi also contributes.Implant factors may also the contributory.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 and wear.The device was not returned; however, photographs were provided for review.These images clearly show the device in a disassociated and used state, with significant wear evident on the trunnion, and typical wear patterns from implantation and explanation.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated:" i can confirm that the patient had a right total hip arthroplasty which developed trunnionosis/head neck disassociation since i was able to review an x-ray demonstrating the problem and failure.Unfortunately, there were no demographics or any markings on the x-ray.It was a right total hip arthroplasty if conventional orientation was utilized.I cannot confirm that the patient had a revision because i have no documentation including office notes, operation notes or post revision radiographs.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of trunnionosis with head neck disassociation are multifactorial including surgical technique, especially in the way that the femoral head and trunnion are prepared for insertion and the way in which the femoral head is inserted on the femoral trunnion.Also, importantly it was noted that the acetabular component was not anteverted properly causing impingement of the liner and stem.This can certainly contribute to the event.Other factors including the patient's lifestyle, activity level and bmi also contributes.Implant factors may also the contributory.Based on this evidence, the event can be confirmed.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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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to trunnionosis.Surgeon also reported that the shell was not anteverted properly, causing impingement of the liner and stem.An accolade stem, 40mm femoral head, and liner were revised to competitor femoral implants and a new stryker liner.Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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