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Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a trident shell was reported.The event was confirmed via medical review.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: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: "i can confirm that the patient had a left total hip arthroplasty at some point in the past since i was able to see an x-ray with the implant in place.I can confirm that the cup is most likely loose but i cannot confirm that a fracture nonunion of the posterior column was present.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of late loosening are multifactorial including initial surgical technique in the way the cup was prepared, inserted and positioned and assessed for stability.The quality of the host bone can also play a role, as well as trauma which could contribute to loosening as well as the possibility of a posterior column deformity.Although not definitely seen on the mri the findings could certainly be consistent with a fracture or nonunion.Patient lifestyle, activity level and bmi can also play a role.With the information given i would not assign any causality to the implant itself." -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 shell migration and loosening.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: "i can confirm that the patient had a left total hip arthroplasty at some point in the past since i was able to see an x-ray with the implant in place.I can confirm that the cup is most likely loose but i cannot confirm that a fracture nonunion of the posterior column was present.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of late loosening are multifactorial including initial surgical technique in the way the cup was prepared, inserted and positioned and assessed for stability.The quality of the host bone can also play a role, as well as trauma which could contribute to loosening as well as the possibility of a posterior column deformity.Although not definitely seen on the mri the findings could certainly be consistent with a fracture or nonunion.Patient lifestyle, activity level and bmi can also play a role.With the information given i would not assign any causality to the implant itself." if devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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