MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH BASEPLATE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Model Number 5572-2800

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/18/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's right shoulder was revised due to a broken peripheral and center screw in the baseplate.All devices except for the stem were revised.The cup was revised in order to access the glenosphere and because the surgeon wanted to implant thicker implants.

Manufacturer Narrative

Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since the holes of the plate are damaged.The device inspection revealed the following: the visual inspection has shown that all holes of the baseplate are damaged, the damage at three of the peripheral screws hole is that strong that the head of the locking screw fell through the hole.The complaint was forwarded to the r&d department for evaluation with following result: the baseplate was most likely implanted using an improper technique.It appears that some of the screw holes may have been damaged by being drilled off-axis, distorting the circular geometry of the locking rib and therefore not allowing the screws to become fully locked into the baseplate rib.Evidence can be seen in the images of both the baseplate and the underside of the glenosphere.When properly installed in the baseplate, the screws will not migrate from their locked positions.There are other circumstances that may cause this scenario such as using power to drive the screws all the way down, improper use of the drill guide, etc." the relevant dimensions of the screw were verified during the investigation and no deviation from the specification could be detected.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a user related issue.The failure was most likely caused by an improper implantation of the baseplate, this did lead to a damage of the locking holes and therefore the locking threads of the screws could not be locked in the baseplate as required.Due to that the fixation of the screws was unstable and the force was not distributed as designed which finally caused a fatigue failure of the screws.If more information is provided, the case will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's right shoulder was revised due to a broken peripheral and center screw in the baseplate.All devices except for the stem were revised.The cup was revised in order to access the glenosphere and because the surgeon wanted to implant thicker implants.

• Brand Name: BASEPLATE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 13839351
• MDR Text Key: 287530736
• Report Number: 0008031020-2022-00121
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327098709
• UDI-Public: 07613327098709
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K130895
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 5572-2800
• Device Catalogue Number: 5572-2800
• Device Lot Number: Y53XL4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/24/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male