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Per (b)(4) initial report
additional information including date of the procedure where the femur was plated and cabled, why was the stem not revised at this point if it was identified to have subsided, when was the leg length discrepancy identified, is it believed that this was a result of the stem subsidence, patient activity level, weight and medical history, post primary and pre-revision x-rays, operative notes (primary and revision), whether the patient followed correct post-op protocol, whether the patient experienced any slips / falls or other trauma and an update on the patient post revision, has been requested in order to progress with the investigation of this event, and if received, will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.The appropriate device details have been provided and the relevant device manufacturing records will be identified and reviewed.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.The submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the device, reporting entity, entity's representative or distributor caused or contributed to this event.
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