Intra-operative issue occurred during smr revision surgery performed on (b)(6) 2019.While the surgeon was removing previous components, the tip of smr - extractor for glenoid code 9013.02.310 lot #15aa138b broke off inside glenoid removal device and the tip of smr - stem extractor code 9013.02.301 broke off inside stem.The lot #s 15aa270a and 14aa492a of two different smr-stem extractors were provided, but it is still unknown which one broke off during surgery.According to the info reported, the stem was very difficult to be removed due to bone ingrowth.The instruments were used approximately 150 times.This event prolonged the surgery of 20 minutes.
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