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Reported event: an event regarding disassociation involving a metal head was reported.The event was 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.-medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: confirmation of event: i can confirm that a patient underwent a right total hip arthroplasty using stryker implants since i was able to see an operation report albeit redacted describing the operation.Root cause analysis: assuming that the event was a trunnionosis which resulted in a fractured stem, the root cause cannot be determined with certainty.The root causes of trunnionosis with stem fracture are multifactorial including surgical technique, especially in the way the trunnion and femoral head are prepared prior to insertion, adequate fixation of the femoral stem, so as to avoid "potting" the distal portion of the stem, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi, and 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 ¿trunnionosis of hip implant - resulting in broken implant needing to be revised surgically¿.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: "i can confirm that a patient underwent a right total hip arthroplasty using stryker implants since i was able to see an operation report albeit redacted describing the operation.' 'assuming that the event was a trunnionosis which resulted in a fractured stem, the root cause cannot be determined with certainty.The root causes of trunnionosis with stem fracture are multifactorial including surgical technique, especially in the way the trunnion and femoral head are prepared prior to insertion, adequate fixation of the femoral stem, so as to avoid "potting" the distal portion of the stem, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi, and implant factors.' no further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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