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An event regarding fretting involving a restoration modular body was reported.The event was confirmed through material analysis of the returned device.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: damage was observed on the stem neck and trunnion consistent with loss of taper lock.Biological material was observed on anterior, posterior, and superior surfaces.Damage consistent with the explantation process was observed on the inferior and superior surfaces.Debris was observed on the superior surface of the neck.Nothing noteworthy was observed on the screw; x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (xrf) was performed to confirm the material.The mar concluded: damage was observed on the stem neck and trunnion consistent with the loss of taper lock.The damage present on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The yellow discoloration on the liner is consistent with absorption of synovial fluid.Elemental analysis showed that all metallic components were consistent with their respective drawings.Both samples of debris were consistent with a corrosion product, biological material, and oxide, and hip stem base material.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.-clinician review: not performed as no medical records were provided.-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: damage was observed on the stem neck and trunnion consistent with loss of taper lock.Biological material was observed on anterior, posterior, and superior surfaces.Damage consistent with the explantation process was observed on the inferior and superior surfaces.Debris was observed on the superior surface of the neck.Nothing noteworthy was observed on the screw; x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (xrf) was performed to confirm the material.The mar concluded: damage was observed on the stem neck and trunnion consistent with the loss of taper lock.The damage present on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The yellow discoloration on the liner is consistent with absorption of synovial fluid.Elemental analysis showed that all metallic components were consistent with their respective drawings.Both samples of debris were consistent with a corrosion product, biological material, and oxide, and hip stem base material.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.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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