Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Unstable (1667); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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Event Date 10/21/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was disposed of by the hospital.Concomitant medical devices: item number: ep-115393, item name: standard humeral bearing, lot number: 100560; item number: 118001, item name: versa-dial comprehensive standard taper, lot number: 520020; item number: 115370, item name: comprehensive reverse tray, lot number: 612230.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2020 - 03979.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 patient underwent a shoulder revision approximately 5 years post-implantation due to pain, instability and recurrent dislocation.During the revision, it was noted that the subscapularis tendon of the rotator cuff was disrupted.The humeral stem and glenoid were well-fixed and left intact.All other components were replaced without complication.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.Medical records identified the following: initial implantation, patient required a 2 week stay at the rehabilitation hospital because of lack of independence from his right hemiplegia which was pre-existing.No pain was indicated.Patient indicated that he was rolling over in bed and when he attempted to get up his shoulder dislocated anteriorly.Closed reduction was performed in the er.X-ray review found satisfactory position of alignment of the total shoulder reverse.Patient later underwent revision surgery.Disruption of the subscapularis tendon in the lower 2/3 was found.Components were exchanged without complication or further significant findings.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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