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The agent reported, "failed hemi hip." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 62 days apart.The actual length of in-vivo for the items listed is unknown as the original surgery date was not provided or could be established.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item(s) associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.No information was submitted with this complaint regarding any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device(s) was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history record(s) shows that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery met design and manufacturing requirements when released for use.There were no nonconforming material reports associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.The revision surgery was completed successfully.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery for a failed hemi hip.No information regarding the patient's pre-existing conditions or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event was submitted with the complaint.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside of the control of djo surgical.
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