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An event regarding infection and instability involving a other hip sleeve was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as no medical information was received for review.Product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.There have been no other similar events for the sterile lot referenced.The following devices were also listed in this report: unitrax modular endo head 43mm; cat# 6942-5-043; lot# mmn01p; size 3 accolade ii 132 deg; cat# 6720-0330 ; lot# 45787903; it cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.Device not available.
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