ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN SCREW LENGTH 42; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES
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Catalog Number UNKNOWN |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Numbness (2415)
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Event Date 03/29/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02636, 0001822565-2022-02637, 0001822565-2022-02638, 0001822565-2022-02676, 0001822565-2022-02677.Concomitant medical products: item#: 00434901213, 12mm a 130mm length humeral stem; lot#: 62248463.Item#: 00434903603, 36mm a +3mm offset poly liner; lot#: 62114032.Item#: 00434903611, 36mm a glenosphere; lot#: 62234748.Item#: 00834902502, tm rvs base plt 25mm post +2; lot#: 62274777.Item#: unknown, unknown screw length 36; lot#: unknown.Item#: unknown, unknown screw length 42; lot#: unknown.Item#: unknown, unknown glenoid bone void filler- autograft (glenoid); lot#: unknown.Item#: unknown, unknown simplex cement; lot#: unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a right reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Subsequently, approximately a month and a half after the surgery the patient reported an increase of pain down their arm.The patient was diagnosed with nerve pain with numbness and prescribed a medication (lyrica 75mg).The patient is satisfied and all implant remain implanted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02636-1, 0001822565-2022-02637-1, 0001822565-2022-02638-1, 0001822565-2022-02676-1, 0001822565-2022-02677-1.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional and a timeline was created.Review of the available records identified the following: on (b)(6) 2013; visit.Improving; satisfied.Anteroposterior & axillary images taken: no significant findings.Ae increase in pain due to suspected nerve pain; prescribed lyrica 75 mg.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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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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