MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. HUMERAL STEM 16 MM STEM DIAMETER; PROSTHESIS, EXTREMITIES

Catalog Number 00434901613

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 08/23/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2021-01072.Device product code - phx.Concomitant medical devices: part# 00434904003; lot# 63319394; part# 00434901500; lot# unk; part# 00434904011; lot# unk; part# unk stem; lot# unk; part# unk screw; lot# unk; part# unk screw; lot# unk.Full establishment name - (b)(6).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: poly had disassociated from the tray.Axillary nerve was encased in scar tissue and being pulled with rom of the shoulder.Complete release of the axillary nerve was performed freeing up the nerve, completing axillary nerve decompression.Release of the subscapularis, capslotomy off the inferior glenoid neck.Removal of the glenosphere which was severely scratched.Subscapularis tendon transfer to greater turberosity.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: there is abnormal alignment with subluxation/dislocation of the reverse type left shoulder arthroplasty with slight proximal and lateral position of the humeral tray in relation to the glenosphere.No fracture is identified.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.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial procedure approximately one (1) year and four (4) months ago.Subsequently, the patient was revised approximately one (1) month post-implantation due to pain and discomfort.During surgery, it was discovered that the poly had disassociated from the humeral tray and the glenosphere was severely scratched.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: HUMERAL STEM 16 MM STEM DIAMETER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 11671403
• MDR Text Key: 245591994
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-01073
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PHX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024269002
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024269002
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K130661
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00434901613
• Device Lot Number: 64141291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 53 YR