(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: cr prolong 40mm brng std cat# 110031421 lot# 64343820.Cr 40mm glenosphere +3mm cocr cat# 110030777 lot# 64316101.Mini tray +5mm cocr +0 offset cat# 110031400 lot# 64474721.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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It was reported post revision to left shoulder, the patient experienced pain.A ct scan was performed and it was found that there was an abnormality of taper which appears as a small portion of metal that is fractured from the stem itself.Patient continues to experience limited function and pain to left shoulder.Further, the product currently remains implanted.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g4, g7, h2, h3, h6, h10.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: initial procedure completed without complications.Ct scan- report no significant findings, muscle volume loss.Followup findings: constant ache 6-7/10, denies numbness/tingling to shoulder or hand.X-ray and ct scan indicate no abnormal findings, well seated/placed implant.Ct scan images reviewed by surgeon, provided to zimmer biomet to review as well.Abnormality of taper, appears there is a small portion of metal that is fractured from the stem itself.Doesn¿t appear disengaged, recommended to the patient exploratory procedure.Painful reverse total shoulder w/ likely 1-2 mm fracture/disassociation at taper, appears stable.Met with patient and zb rep, recommend that appears stable to monitor as patient was not ready for major revision procedure.Persistent pain, limiting left upper extremity activities.Scheduled for biopsy.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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