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ARTHREX, INC. GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, SMALL; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, SMALL |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Abrasion (1689); Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was necessary due too abrasion and an aseptic loosening.The shoulder prosthesis was replaced with an inverse shoulder prosthesis.No further information were provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.Per dfu-0131g rev 8 - e warnings 3.Postoperatively, until healing is complete the fixation provided by this device should be protected.The postoperative regimen prescribed by the physician should be strictly followed to avoid adverse stresses applied to the implant.4.Detailed instructions on the use and limitations of the device should be given to the patient.5.Any decision to remove the device should take into consideration the potential risk to the patient of a second surgical procedure.Implant removal should be followed by adequate postoperative management.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.
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