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An event regarding infection involving a trident liner was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method and 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.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.The following devices were also listed in this report: tridentii tritanium cluster54e; cat# 702-04-54e; lot# 27523251a.High insignia collared hip stem; cat# 7000-6607; lot# 20154052.Delta v-40 ceramic head 36/0; cat# 6570-0-136; lot# 28477951.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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