On (b)(6) 2009; patient underwent revision of right hemiarthroplasty to a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using a delta xtend prosthesis, depuy.On (b)(6) 2014; at five-year follow-up, patient continues to have some pain in her right shoulder.X-rays revealed zone one loosening in the humerus.Patient has had no revision thus far and is to follow-up again in two years.Pmh: depression, fibromyalgia, gastric reflux, gout/pseudo-gout, hypertension, high cholesterol, migraines, osteoarthritis, osteopenia, anxiety and thyroid disease.Doi: (b)(6) 2009 (revision to delta xtend), doe: (b)(6) 2014.
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary:no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations, this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.No evidence was found indicating product error was a contributing factor.The need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional info be received, the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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