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It was reported that during a tsa conversion to an rtsa, upon trying to remove the tsa univers apex stem, the slap hammer nubbin broke off in the extraction tool leaving us with a broken slap hammer.This resulted in a difficult time trying to remove the stem adding at least 30 minutes to the case.No additional incisions were made.Surgeon used same deltoid/pectoral approach for total shoulder arthroplasty procedure.They were unable to perform a normal removal technique so they used a tps burr to help facilitate the removal of the apex stem.No additional anesthesia was needed.Product ar-9202-14, lot 250150205, will be returned for evaluation.The original tsa procedure took place (b)(6) 2020 during which the following devices had been implanted: ar-9106-02, univers vaultlock glenoid, lot 1027261917.Ar-9100-08s, univers apex humeral stem, lot 10321781.Ar-9150-19p, usp ii humeral head, lot 10291252.The original tsa and rtsa were preformed by the same surgeon at the same facility.Conversion procedure was being performed due to a failed rotator cuff.All original implants were explanted during the procedure.
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