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The following devices were also listed in this report: delta un.Fem hd 44mm r44 16/18; cat # 6519-1-044; lot # unknown.Restoration modular 155mm conical distal stem; cat # unk_shc; lot # unknown.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 restoration modular body was reported.The events were not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.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.There have been 1 other similar events for the sterile lot referenced.A review of both the sterilization data and microbiology data was performed for this sterile lot commonality.It was identified that the sterilization data was within specification and no microbiology excursions were noted for this lot and as such no further review is required.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, 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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