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There is one other fracture complaint associated with devices from this lot, but the surgeon from the prior complaint believes there was a missed intra-operative fracture.X-rays were not received from the health professional for this complaint, though it was stated that they were taken 6 days post-op.Based on the information provided, fracture cannot be attributed to the implant.Post-operative fractures may be multifactorial and can depend on patient bone quality and physical activity.From the nextstep arthropedix insitu total hip system instructions for use (ifu): "the patient must be informed that the same demands cannot be made of artificial joints as of real ones.".
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