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Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problems
Bacterial Infection (1735); Failure of Implant (1924); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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Event Date 04/12/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: france.D10 - concomitant medical products: catalog #: 110032430, comp aug mini bsplt w tpr lg, lot # 64836356.Catalog #: 115313, comp rvsr shldr glnsp +3 36mm, lot # 245030.Catalog #: 180561, comp nlk scr 3.5hex 4.75x35 st, lot # 093390.Catalog #: 180560, comp nlk scr 3.5hex 4.75x30 st, lot # 380220.Catalog #: 00434903603, 36mm ã¿ +3mm offset poly line, lot # 64687488.Catalog #: 00434901413, 14mm ã¿ 130mm length humeral stem, lot # 64759385.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-00453, 0001825034-2023-00454, 0001825034-2023-00455, 0001825034-2023-00756.Product will not be returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had an initial surgery approximately 3 years ago, subsequently the patient had a revision for the removal of the glenosphere implant, during the surgery a fractured screw was partially removed; however, some of the screw remained in the glenoid.Also, the bacteriology was positive for cuti acnes, but no intraoperative septic signs, nor pain before the breakage of the material.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed as visual examination of the provided photos show the screws holding the baseplate had broken.Further examination was not completed as the products were not returned.Medical records/radiographs identified the following: significant findings include three separate fracture screw fragments within the glenoid with bone erosion along the glenoid could represent evidence of patient infection.Overall fit and alignment of implants on post-op images is appropriate.Mild osteopenia is present.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not be determined for the fractured screws.The root cause of the infection was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device.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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It was reported that the patient had an initial surgery approximately 3 years ago, subsequently they then had a revision for the removal of the glenosphere implant and baseplate pullout.During the revision there was a broken screw that was partially removed, however some the screw remained in the glenoid.Also, the bacteriology was positive for cuti acnes, but there were no intraoperative septic signs, nor pain before the breakage of the material.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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