| Model Number |
GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, SMALL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/08/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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 performed due to an aseptic loosening and because the patient fell.The shoulder prosthesis was revised to an inverse shoulder prosthesis.No further information provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 - d warnings 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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