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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Lot specific voluntary recall was initiated for the lfit v40 cocr heads within scope of a capa.The investigation revealed that only specific catalog numbers and specific lots are impacted by the regulatory action and that the affected lots were manufactured on or before march 4, 2011.The root cause analysis identified a process related anomaly as to the affected sizes and lots.The affected product has all been implanted and/or expired.Device not returned.
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Additional information: updated the implant date.Reported event: an event regarding corrosion and abnormal ion level involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.Photo of the metal head shows nothing remarkable.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: event description states:" left tha revision due to.Increased pain.Lab increased cobalt.Trunnion and femoral head corrosion." he underwent a left tha on 2/23/09 for which an op report notes spinal anesthesia and a posterior approach.With uncomplicated surgery, stryker 56 titanium acetabular component, 40 mm poly insert, 3.5 accolade stem, 40/0 cobalt-chrome head were implanted.He was revised on (b)(6) 2020.Undated ap x-ray of the left hip demonstrates an uncemented tha with 2 screws visible in the acetabulum.The hip is reduced and in nominal position.An unlabeled, undated photo of a metal modular prosthetic head demonstrates a dark appearing lining of the trunnion hole.No clinical or pmh, no revision operative report, no serial dated x-rays, no examination of explanted components, and no laboratory reports based upon the information available for review, no confirmation of the event description or creation of a medical report is possible.Product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusion: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: event description states:" left tha revision due to.Increased pain.Lab increased cobalt.Trunnion and femoral head corrosion." he underwent a left tha on (b)(6) 2009 for which an op report notes spinal anesthesia and a posterior approach.With uncomplicated surgery, stryker 56 titanium acetabular component, 40 mm poly insert, 3.5 accolade stem, 40/0 cobalt-chrome head were implanted.He was revised on (b)(6) 2020.Undated ap x-ray of the left hip demonstrates an uncemented tha with 2 screws visible in the acetabulum.The hip is reduced and in nominal position.An unlabeled, undated photo of a metal modular prosthetic head demonstrates a dark appearing lining of the trunnion hole.No clinical or pmh, no revision operative report, no serial dated x-rays, no examination of explanted components, and no laboratory reports based upon the information available for review, no confirmation of the event description or creation of a medical report is possible.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.H3 other text: device not returned.
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