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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the device was not returned; however, a photograph was provided for review.The photograph shows a recently explanted ceramic head, a stem and a liner.The stem trunnion appears worn out.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: "confirmation of event: i can confirm that the patient had a primary total hip arthroplasty and sustained a fracture of the ceramic femoral head since i was able to see a radiograph of the hip and photographs of the explanted prostheses.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of ceramic femoral head fracture are multifactorial, including possible surgical technique with unrecognized damage to the femoral head upon insertion, patient factors, including activity level, lifestyle, and bmi, as well as the possibility of trauma and implant factors." product history review: review of the product history records indicate the reported device was manufactured with no reported relevant 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 fractured ceramic head.The device was not returned; however, a photograph was provided for review.The photograph shows a recently explanted ceramic head, a stem and a liner.The stem trunnion appears worn out.A review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: "confirmation of event: i can confirm that the patient had a primary total hip arthroplasty and sustained a fracture of the ceramic femoral head since i was able to see a radiograph of the hip and photographs of the explanted prostheses.Root cause analysis: the root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of ceramic femoral head fracture are multifactorial, including possible surgical technique with unrecognized damage to the femoral head upon insertion, patient factors, including activity level, lifestyle, and bmi, as well as the possibility of trauma and implant factors." if devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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