During a primary shoulder surgery performed on (b)(6) 2023, the following instruments were reported to malfunction: · smr - guide for conical reamer (product code 9013.52.116, lot #17aq0vk) · smr - tt metal back impactor (product code 9013.75.385, lot #15aa077) in details, the guide for conical reamer had a broken taper and didn't engage with the stem to ream for the reverse body.The surgeon reamed without using a guide.The tt metal back impactor had the black handle sleeve slightly loose, making it harder to position the glenosphere.Due to the malfunctioning, the surgical time got extended of 15 minutes.It was reported that the surgeon was happy with the final seating and positioning of the implant.Event happened in australia.
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