During total shoulder resurfacing surgery, the hohmann retractor cat # 03.100.110 lot 6714770 broke and the tip was lodged in the patient's right proximal humerus.Surgeon attempted to retrieve multiple times under fluoroscopy.Decided to leave the stainless-steel broken tip in place to maintain the integrity of humerus.Surgery completed as planned with no additional interventions.Patient was informed and local dept of public health notified.Patient is doing well with full range of motion.Depuy synthes rep notified.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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