An event regarding an intraop calcar fracture involving a citation stem was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: not performed as the reported device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records received and evaluation: review of medical records by a consulting clinician indicated: "on (b)(6) 2012 a primary left total hip arthroplasty was performed for a diagnosis of avascular necrosis of the left femoral head.A dall-miles cable and sleeve was placed around the neck for a crack in the calcar during the surgery.Otherwise, uncomplicated surgery was described and the patient was discharged home on (b)(6) 2012.An office visit of (b)(6) 2012 notes, ''hip feels great.X-ray:excellent position." product history review: review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there is 1 other event for the lot referenced, however, it is for the same patient.Conclusion: an event regarding an intraop calcar fracture involving a citation stem was reported.Review of medical records by a consulting clinician confirmed the event, however the root cause could not be determined: "on (b)(6) 2012 a primary left total hip arthroplasty was performed for a diagnosis of avascular necrosis of the left femoral head.A dall-miles cable and sleeve was placed around the neck for a crack in the calcar during the surgery.Otherwise, uncomplicated surgery was described and the patient was discharged home on (b)(6) 2012.An office visit of (b)(6) 2012 notes, ''hip feels great.X-ray: excellent position." no further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information and/or device becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
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