MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. USP II HUMERAL HEAD 48/19; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Model Number USP II HUMERAL HEAD 48/19

Device Problems Break (1069); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Naturally Worn (2988); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 02/11/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2014 a total shoulder prosthesis from arthrex the universal-glenoid was implanted into the patient.During the year 2018 it was shown on x-ray pictures that the plastic inlay of the implant was worn out.Therefore a revision surgery was performed which confirmed that the plastic inlay was exfoliated, thinned and broken.No further information were provided.Update 18-may-2020: further information were provided that the devices are not available for evaluation.The initial results stated that the patient had the feeling that the shoulder is jumping and making noise.Which was confirmed during the clinical evaluation.The revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2019 due to a loosening shaft and inlay degradation on the right shoulder.The prosthesis was replaced with an inverse prosthesis and the shaft was also exchanged.

• Brand Name: USP II HUMERAL HEAD 48/19
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 10096431
• MDR Text Key: 193729420
• Report Number: 1220246-2020-01851
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867057821
• UDI-Public: 00888867057821
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: K071032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2018
• Device Model Number: USP II HUMERAL HEAD 48/19
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9148-19P
• Device Lot Number: 2501344508
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other