MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, MEDIUM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Model Number GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, MEDIUM

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Rupture (2208)

Event Date 06/23/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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 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 6/2/2020: revision surgery is scheduled to take place (b)(6) 2020.Additional information provided 6/26/2020: 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 7/2/2020: 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint confirmed, the device was explanted during a revision surgery.The central peg was broken and the device was cracked and damaged.The damage likely occurred during removal of the device.

• Brand Name: GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, MEDIUM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• MDR Report Key: 10279520
• MDR Text Key: 200451766
• Report Number: 1220246-2020-01954
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867057326
• UDI-Public: 00888867057326
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K083435
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, MEDIUM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9105-02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/15/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/24/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other