MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. COMP RVS CNTRL 6.5X25MM ST/RST; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES

Model Number 115395

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem Ossification (1428)

Event Date 05/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Cmp (b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately 10 years post implantation of a total shoulder arthroplasty, the patient was revised due to disassociation of the baseplate.During the procedure, it was also noted that the central screw had backed out.The surgeon then drilled for a new central screw and was unable to get the screw to be positioned properly due to alleged boney ingrowth into the baseplate.The surgeon decided to proceed without placement of a central screw, as the baseplate was allegedly well-fixed.Attempts for additional information have been made and none has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.X-ray is provided for linked complaint and will be evaluated there.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to user error.It was reported the screw was not fully seated in the first surgery.The surgical technique gives instructions on how to verify that the screw is seated.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

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: COMP RVS CNTRL 6.5X25MM ST/RST
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17181744
• MDR Text Key: 317665249
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01408
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PHX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304677074
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304677074(17)320822(10)988930
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K193373
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 115395
• Device Catalogue Number: 115395
• Device Lot Number: 988930
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male