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An event regarding shell loosening was reported.Clinician review of the medical records also confirmed that the patient also had dislocation of the ceramic head from the trident liner.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis of the returned devices indicated: damage consistent with contact against a hard object was observed on the proximal surface of the liner.Biological material was observed on the proximal surface of the shell.Material deformation consistent with impingement against stem was observed on the distal rim of the insert.Scratching was observed on the articulating surface of the insert; this is a common damage mode of uhmwpe.Based on the given information, no identifiable material or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.-medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: x-rays available for review are photographs of films on a viewing box and include an undated ap of the pelvis demonstrating bilateral uncemented total hip arthroplasty with no screws in the acetabulum.The hips are reduced and in nominal position.Another undated ap of the pelvis demonstrates a left uncemented total hip with multiple screws about the acetabulum with the plate and screws for an internal fixation of a pelvic fracture.Two additional undated aps of the pelvis are as previously described with a dislocation of the left hip and approximately a 90° migration of the acetabular component within the host pelvis.No patient demographics, no operative reports, no comprehensive clinical or past medical history, and no examination of the explanted components are available.There is no evidence that the two revisions resulting from trauma, causing a periprosthetic fracture for the first, and a dislocation and implant loosening for the second were related to factors associated with implant design, manufacturing or materials.Product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: x-rays available for review are photographs of films on a viewing box and include an undated ap of the pelvis demonstrating bilateral uncemented total hip arthroplasty with no screws in the acetabulum.The hips are reduced and in nominal position.Another undated ap of the pelvis demonstrates a left uncemented total hip with multiple screws about the acetabulum with the plate and screws for an internal fixation of a pelvic fracture.Two additional undated aps of the pelvis are as previously described with a dislocation of the left hip and approximately a 90° migration of the acetabular component within the host pelvis.No patient demographics, no operative reports, no comprehensive clinical or past medical history, and no examination of the explanted components are available.There is no evidence that the two revisions resulting from trauma, causing a periprosthetic fracture for the first, and a dislocation and implant loosening for the second were related to factors associated with implant design, manufacturing or materials.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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