MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. COMP RVS CNTRL 6.5X25MM ST/RST; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES

Model Number 115395

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 08/12/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial shoulder arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to the central screw fracturing.The surgeon used only two screws, one screw inferior and one screw superior to implant the implant.The patient reportedly rolled over while asleep causing the fracture of the screw.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: item#: unknown, unknown 15mm locking screws; lot#: unknown, item#:unknown, unknown medium augment comprehensive baseplate; lot#: unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it was discarded by the hospital.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the central screw was fractured, and the baseplate was covered in biological debris.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: single view left shoulder demonstrated a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with fractured central peg and loosening of the glenosphere.The humeral component was intact with no bony fracture.The overall fit appeared to be appropriate.Osteopenia was present.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to the user rolling onto the implant in her sleep.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: COMP RVS CNTRL 6.5X25MM ST/RST
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15372083
• MDR Text Key: 299397884
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02046
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304677074
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304677074(17)320506(10)182640
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193373
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 115395
• Device Catalogue Number: 115395
• Device Lot Number: 182640
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/07/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 136 KG