MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS COMP RVRS SHLDR GLNSP STD 36MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fitting Problem (2183)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 07/24/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent a comprehensive reverse shoulder arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2014.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014 due to infection.The humeral bearing, humeral tray, glenosphere and baseplate were removed and replaced.During the procedure, the humeral bearing would not seat onto the humeral tray.Another humeral bearing and humeral tray were utilized to complete the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 2 states, "early or late postoperative infection and/or allergic reaction." review of sterilization certification confirms device was sterilized in accordance with iso 11137-2.This report is number 1 of 4 mdrs filed for the same event (reference 1825034-2014-07463 / 07466).

• Brand Name: COMP RVRS SHLDR GLNSP STD 36MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 4051472
• MDR Text Key: 4732340
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-07463
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PAO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK080642
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/04/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/02/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 115310
• Device Lot Number: 479930
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention