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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the picture provided confirmed the stated failure mode.The post on the device is damaged.The medical investigation concluded that, although two photo images of the explanted liner were submitted, they did not provide insight into the root cause of the reported event.Without clinically relevant supporting documentation and/or the explant return/evaluation, the root cause of the reported clicking during rom and subsequent revision 2 days post implantation could not be definitively concluded.However, it was reportedly noted during the revision that the ¿back of the post was damaged and hitting up against a ridge of bone inside of the box of the femur.¿ the patient impact beyond the reported liner damage and revision just 2 days post implantation could not be determined.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.Some potential probable causes of this event could include abnormal loading or alignment.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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