Catalog Number 130738209 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)
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Event Date 08/08/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had her shoulder replaced appropriately a year ago by the surgeon where a delta rsa construct was used.She did well for a few months and began experiencing some pain and discomfort in her shoulder.The decision was made to revise her shoulder with the suspicion of infection and a loose component.During the revision surgery, the metaglene component with the screws were found to be loose.Cultures were taken for testing for infection which the surgeon is suspicious of.The lab results are not available to confirm if an infection is present.The metaglene, 4 screws, glenosphere, and humeral poly were explanted and a delta cta humeral head was implanted on the epiphysys and stem that was left in situ.This patient now has a hemi construct.The cat # and lot # were unable to be recorded.It was unknown if there was any surgical delay.The loosening interface and cement manufacturer were unknown.Doi: unknown.Dor: (b)(6) 2023.Affected side: left shoulder.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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