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An event regarding infection and metallosis involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was not confirmed the following devices were also listed in this report: unknown shell, cat# unk, lot# unk.Unknown liner, cat# unk, lot# unk.Alumina v40-femoral head 28mm, +4mm nk, cat# 6565-0-228, lot# 27167702.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Method & results: product evaluation and results: not performed 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 were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been one other similar event for the lot and sterile lot referenced.This other event relates to infection for the same device/patient; therefore, no further trending is required for this commonality.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, pathology, progress notes, x-rays and evaluation of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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