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The following devices were also listed in this report: delta v-40 ceramic head 36/+2,5; cat# 6570-0-536; lot# 24024555.Tridentii tritanium cluster48d; cat# 702-04-48d; lot# 25400251a.6.5mm low profile hex screw 25mm; cat# 7030-6525; lot# kmza.6.5mm low profile hex screw 25mm; cat# 7030-6525; lot# hdgj.6.5mm low profile hex screw 20mm; cat# 7030-6520; lot# hvuh.High insignia collared hip stem; cat# 7000-6603; lot# 26207057.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 trident liner was reported.The event was not confirmed.-method & 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 or sterile lot.Conclusions: patient's right hip revised due to possible infection.No other information available due to hospital policy.A head and liner exchange was performed.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.
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