MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN SCREW LENGTH 36; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Muscle Hypotonia (4531)

Event Date 05/10/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a third revision surgery of their shoulder approximately six (6) years and three (3) month after their second revision surgery.The patient was revised due to pain, radiolucency, and loosening.The patient continues to display atrophy of the surrounding muscles.There were no other additional complications reported at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02668, 0001822565-2022-02669, 0001822565-2022-02670, 0001822565-2022-02672, 0001822565-2022-02673.Medical products: item#: 00434901213, 12mm a 130mm length humeral stem; lot#: 62248463, item#: 00434903611, 36mm a glenosphere; lot#: 62234748, item#: 00834902502, tm rvs base plt 25mm post +2; lot#: 62274777, item#: unknown, unknown screw length 42; lot#: unknown, item#: unknown, unknown poly; lot#: unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02668-1, 0001822565-2022-02670-1, 0001822565-2022-02669-1, 0001822565-2022-02672-1, 0001822565-2022-02673-1.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Study reports were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: pain noted beginning at on (b)(6) 2015 visit.Deltoid atrophy noted beginning at on (b)(6) 2015 visit.On (b)(6) 2018 visit noted anteroposterior and axillary xray: tricep calcification and humeral radiolucency; no planned intervention at this time.On (b)(6) 2021: revision of right total shoulder due to mechanical loosening & study complete due to device removal.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN SCREW LENGTH 36
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION/EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15422374
• MDR Text Key: 299926259
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-02671
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PHX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/25/2022

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 Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG
• Patient Race: White