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It was reported that two peripheral screws of the prosthesis broke post op.It was further reported that the breakage was not the result of a trauma.Initial surgery was an inverse shoulder prosthesis, performed on (b)(6) 2019.Revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2019.All fragments have been removed during the revision surgery.During the revision, a spacer was implanted.No further information received.Update 29-june-2020: the central screw was intact.Batch numbers were provided.The device breakage was discovered by x-ray.All available x-rays have been provided to arthrex.Patient had reported to the surgeon that post op aftercare instructions were followed.Because of an infection, a cement spacer was implanted.It is expected that the total prosthetics will be returned.
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