It has been reported by the patient that on (b)(6) 2017 the patient underwent a right shoulder scope, rotator cuff repair subacromial decompression, distal clavicle excision, bicep tenodesis and extensive debridement procedure.Patient reports he had a bad infection a few weeks after the (b)(6) 2017 procedure.Symptoms include swelling, pain and numbness in his right shoulder, dizziness/lightheaded, heavy feeling in eyes/face/chest, heart tightness, nausea, fatigue and all around sick feeling in his whole body.Patient also reports that his white blood cell count has been dropping since the surgery and is now in the low range.Patient had previously contacted arthrex on 4(b)(6) 2018 to inquire about the material composition of his implants which was provided to him ((b)(4)).At the time of the initial request for material composition the patient was questioned about any possible issues but did not report any to arthrex.Patient contacted arthrex again on (b)(6) 2018 requesting samples for patch testing be sent to his allergist/immunologist.When questioned again the patient did disclose having the above mentioned issues since his 2017 procedure.The following devices were implanted during the (b)(6) 2017 procedure: ar-2324bcc, biocomposite sweivelock, lot f132231 and ar-2324bct-2, biocomposite swivelock, lot 10073835.
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