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An event regarding loosening involving an other hip bone screw was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method and results: product evaluation and results: not preformed as no product was returned for evaluation.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: indicated all devices was manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the event itself could not be confirmed and exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such product return, pre and post operative x-rays, operative reports as well as patient history and follow up notes are required to complete the investigation for determining a root cause.No further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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It was reported through the submission of a revision implant sheet that patient's entire left hip construct was revised 16 days after implantation.A 52mm cluster hole shell with 2 screws, 36d liner, 36 -5 ceramic head, and 5x108 stem were revised to a 60mm cluster hole shell with 7 screws, an adm/mdm liner construct, 28 +0 metal head, and a 6x111 stem.Update 31-august-2018: rep reported that patient was revised due to movement of the shell (described as having spun in acetabulum).Surgeon decided to implant a larger shell and revise the rest of the construct to suit.There are no allegations against the liner, head, or stem.
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