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Review of the device history records indicate that devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Clinical review of the provided x-ray indicated that suboptimal cup position in low inclination of 37° (where 40° - 45° would be the target for optimal inclination); near absent anteversion, medialized position with a retained piece of bone or osteophyte near the lower acetabulum in combination with the use of a skirted femoral head have contributed to instability in the arthroplasty with dislocation requiring early revision within 4-weeks of primary arthroplasty.Device evaluation and results: not performed as the reported device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: the principal problem of this patient is an adverse combination of multiple relatively small factors but contributing in concert to significant effective cup malposition with dislocation as adverse outcome.Each factor just by itself might have gone without complications but the presence of at least five simultaneous factors all contributing to potential instability is too much for the body to maintain stability in the fresh hip arthroplasty.A low normal inclination of 37° a near absent anteversion the medialized cup position the retained piece of bone or osteophyte the use of a skirted femoral head.Device history review: review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: review indicated there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.A review by a clinical consultant concluded: suboptimal cup position in low inclination of 37°, near absent anteversion, medialized position with a retained piece of bone or osteophyte near the lower acetabulum in combination with the use of a skirted femoral head have in concert contributed to instability in the arthroplasty with dislocation requiring early revision within 4-weeks of primary arthroplasty.If further information becomes available and/or if the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.Product surveillance will continue to monitor for trends.Not available.
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