Information was received via published literature.(b)(4).Other device used: catalog # unknown, unknown zimmer tm reverse humeral stem, lot # unknown; catalog # unknown, unknown zimmer tm reverse poly liner, lot # unknown; catalog # unknown, unknown zimmer tm reverse base plate, lot # unknown.Please reference literature at the following location: (b)(4).Operative notes were not provided.Relevant medical history and adherence to rehabilitation protocol are unknown.No devices or photos were received.The condition of the components is unknown.The part and lot numbers are unknown.The device history records could not be reviewed.The complaint history for these products could not be reviewed.It could not be confirmed if the devices are an approved and compatible combination.Single-use, sterilized devices manufactured or distributed by (b)(4) are sterilized in accordance with fda regulations and iso standards to a sterility assurance level of 1.0 x 10-6 or better.Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the specified device caused any patient infection.A definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.The investigation could not verify or identify evidence of product contribution to the reported problem.
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