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An event regarding disassociation between an accolade stem and a metal head was reported.The event was confirmed through clinician review of the medical records provided.Wear was also confirmed on the neck of the stem through material analysis of the returned device.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection was performed as part of the material analysis report (mar), dated 29 march 2019 which indicated: damages were observed on the neck of the stem, consistent with wear mechanisms due to the cyclic contact between the head taper and stem trunnion after the loss of their taper lock.Damage consistent with the explantation process was also observed on the stem.The material analysis report revealed; damage was observed on the stem trunnion and head taper.This damage was consistent with wear mechanisms due to the cyclic contact between the head taper and stem trunnion after the loss of their taper lock.Debris was also observed on the stem trunnion.Eds showed the stem was consistent with astm f1813 alloy, the head was consistent with astm f1537 alloy and the debris was consistent with a corrosion product, stem base alloy and biological material.Clinican review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant revealed: x-ray printouts available for review include an x-ray dated (b)(6) 2008, which is an ap of the left hip demonstrating an uncemented left total hip arthroplasty with no screws in the acetabulum.The hip is reduced and the components are in nominal position.Skin staples are in situ.An x-ray dated (b)(6) 2019 is an ap of the pelvis demonstrating a left uncemented total hip arthroplasty.The stem and acetabular shell are essentially unchanged with the head remaining in the acetabulum with the trunnion disassociated and dislocated from the head with superior erosion of the trunnion noted on this x-ray.An x-ray dated (b)(6) 2019 is a lateral of the left hip demonstrating a reduced, uncemented total hip arthroplasty with a modular long stem and a cerclage cable distal to the lesser trochanter.Skin staples are in situ.No clinical or past medical history, no revision operative report, and no serial x-rays between the (b)(6) 2008 primary surgery and (b)(6) 2019 are available for review.Based upon the available information, no determination can be made regarding the cause of the loss of locking of the head/trunnion interface occurring after more than ten years in situ.Product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusion: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant revealed: x-ray printouts available for review include an x-ray dated (b)(6) 2008, which is an ap of the left hip demonstrating an uncemented left total hip arthroplasty with no screws in the acetabulum.The hip is reduced and the components are in nominal position.Skin staples are in situ.An x-ray dated (b)(6) 2019 is an ap of the pelvis demonstrating a left uncemented total hip arthroplasty.The stem and acetabular shell are essentially unchanged with the head remaining in the acetabulum with the trunnion disassociated and dislocated from the head with superior erosion of the trunnion noted on this x-ray.An x-ray dated (b)(6) 2019 is a lateral of the left hip demonstrating a reduced, uncemented total hip arthroplasty with a modular long stem and a cerclage cable distal to the lesser trochanter.Skin staples are in situ.No clinical or past medical history, no revision operative report, and no serial x-rays between the (b)(6) 2008 primary surgery and january 2019 are available for review.Based upon the available information, no determination can be made regarding the cause of the loss of locking of the head/trunnion interface occurring after more than ten years in situ.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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