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While deterministic analyses offer predictive power by using averages for model inputs, averages fail to capture the variability inherent in device manufacturing and musculoskeletal biology. This study developed a probabilistic finite element model of a debonded hip implant to better account for some of these variabilities to predict the most likely failure mode. The hypothesis was that fatigue would be more likely to occur than overloading. Methods and Materials: Monte Carlo sampling generated 1000 simulations varying the material elastic modulus (implant, cement, and bone) and loading magnitude at stance phase of the gait. The resultant distributions of maximum von Mises stress at the stem were compared to distributions for failure properties in the literature. Results: The analysis found the likelihood of the implant failing due to overloading was remote. In contrast, fatigue failure had a 99.4% chance of occurring. Fracture mechanics predicted that the debonded implant would reach critical flaw length between 1.8 and 26.4 months, with a mean of 7.2 months. Conclusions: The results show good agreement with the findings of the case study the model was based on, particularly in predicting the location of failure and fatigue life. 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