Catalog Number 230787004 |
Device Problem
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 05/24/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Removal of infected shoulder prosthesis, surgeon, (b)(6) hospital (b)(6) 2019.History of painful shoulder.Clinical markers indicate infection, according to surgeon.All components removed, which were quite loose (both humeral and glenoid), then discarded.Biomet shoulder antibiotic cement spacer placed insitu.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This product was reported in error.No patient death, serious injury or evidence of reportable product malfunction occurred.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should any additional information be received to change the outcome of the performed investigation, the complaint will be re-opened.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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