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Batch review performed on 1 july 2019: lot 184057: (b)(4) items manufactured and released on 18-set-2018.Expiration date: 2023-09-09.No anomalies found related to the problem.To date, (b)(4) items of the same lot have been already sold without any similar reported event.Additional device involved: ball heads: mectacer 01.29.206 biolox delta ceramic ball head 12/14 ø 32 size l +4 (k112115) lot.177695: (b)(4) items manufactured and released on 27-feb-2018.Expiration date: 2023-02-13.No anomalies found related to the problem.To date, (b)(4) items of the same lot have been already sold without any similar reported event.Clinical evaluation performed by medical affairs department manager: few weeks after cementless total hip arthroplasty, the patient reported pain due to a femoral fracture.During rehabilitation period, a sudden movement on a weakened bone due to normal femoral preparation may favour the occurrence of early fracture.There is no reason to suspect a faulty device.
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