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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. UNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 8MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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ARTHREX, INC. UNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 8MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number UNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 8MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code Rupture (2208)
Date of Event 06/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, via the surgical outcome system, that a arthrex shoulder arthroplasty study patient (b)(6) was experiencing subscapularis failure.Upon further investigation the following information has been obtained: the patient had a primary procedure on (b)(6) 2016.During that procedure the following devices had been installed: ar-9100-08s humeral stem, ar-9144-19p humeral head and ar-9105-02 glenoid.The patient became symptomatic in early (b)(6) 2020 for subscapular and supraspinatus rupture.Ct scan findings confirmed rotator cuff tear on (b)(6) 2020.A revision reverse shoulder arthroplasty will be scheduled upon resolution of the current covid-19 pandemic.Additional information provided 6/2/20: revision surgery is scheduled to take place (b)(6) 2020.Additional information provided 6/26/20: it has been confirmed that the revision surgery took place on (b)(6) 2020 at the same facility and by the same surgeon as the original procedure.The original implants were explanted and the following devices were implanted during the revision: baseplate: ar-9560-24-2 155527.Central screw: ar-9561-30s 155541.Glenosphere: ar-9564-2436-lat 155566.Humeral stem: ar-9501-09p 145616.Suture cup: ar-9502f-36rcpc 139189.Humeral insert: ar-9503s-03 120148.Additional information provided 7/2/20: the sales rep reported they were unaware this case was a part of the study until the next day after the case was completed.The explanted implants are returning.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed, the device was explanted during a revision surgery.No abnormality was found on the device that may have contributed to the reported event.
 
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Brand Name
UNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 8MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
Manufacturer (Section D)
ARTHREX, INC.
1370 creekside boulevard
naples FL 34108 1945
MDR Report Key10279483
Report Number1220246-2020-01952
Device Sequence Number689915
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier00888867134508
UDI-Public00888867134508
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K131633
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional,user faci
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/24/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberUNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 8MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-9100-08S
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/26/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/26/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/15/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/24/2020
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
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