Model Number 00-4349-012-13 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Muscle Hypotonia (4531); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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Event Date 08/20/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent radiographic imaging, approximately one (1) year post-operatively and a stress fracture of the greater tuberosity stem was discovered on imaging.The patient was prescribed tylenol three.Approximately six (6) months after the fracture was discovered, the patient underwent a right shoulder revision surgery due to acute onset of pain and increased difficulty performing daily activities.The poly was revised and a pectoralis major repair was performed.The surgeon noted the patient displayed muscle atrophy to surrounding tissues.No further information has been reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02674.Concomitant medical products: item#: 00434903603, 36mm a +3mm offset poly liner; lot#: 62114032.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: component codes: mechanical(g04)- stem.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: (b)(6) 2014; visit: greater tuberosity stem fracture due to carrying luggage around during recent travel to japan prescribed tylenol 3 (b)(6) 2014; visit: pain rate 06.3 cm with average of taking two pills each day (has otc and narcotic pain medication).Difficulty performing daily functions d/t pain anteroposterior and axillary x-rays: greater tuberosity stress fracture (b)(6) 2014; ae acute onset of severe pain (b)(6) 2014; operation poly exchange and pec major repair; reports acute pain onset (b)(6) 2014 no intra-op complications/events.It was indicated that the fracture occurred due to carrying luggage; however, with the information provided 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.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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