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Catalog Number SAGL2042 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Erosion (1750); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Osteolysis (2377)
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Event Date 03/10/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Modular post tm cat# sagp0002 lot# 64951711.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565 - 2022 - 00925.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a revision procedure approximately 13 months postimplantion due to infection and bone loss.The implants were removed and a cement spacer was placed while a custom implant is being manufactured.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Corrected: h6 health effect previously stated 1930- unspecified infection and 1750- erosion.2377-osteolysis, 1994 ¿ pain, and 1870 - bone fracture(s) shall replace both prior codes.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a revision procedure approximately 1 year post implantation due to progressive pain from prior revision.During the revision purulent cloudy fluid was encountered along with scar tissue, pseudocapsule, failure of subscapularis repair, mass with appearance of oyster mushroom, consistent with previous revision findings, osteolysis, loose cement, greater tuberosity periprosthetic fracture, and glenoid vault perforation.All implants removed with antibiotic spacer placed.
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Event Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: continued to have progressive shoulder pain.Preop diagnosis: failed right anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, right subscapularis tendon rupture.X-ray; anterior subluxation of humerus consistent with subscapularis tendon failure.General with block.Deltopectoral approach with immediate purulent cloudy fluid and only a thin layer of scar tissue.¿the pectoralis muscle belly was completely scarred to the conjoined tendon, really allowing for no discernible tissue planes in this region.¿ pseudocapsule with purulent cloudy fluid, specimen sent to path.Right subscapularis tendon rupture, fiberwire sutures removed (not a new complaint due to disease progression).Large fungating masses coming out of the shoulder that had the appearance of oyster mushrooms and significant necrosis of soft tissue throughout glenohumeral joint, consistent with findings of with previous revision.Soft tissue excised throughout shoulder and sent to path/ osteolysis of glenoid component, loose cement removed, polyethylene cross hatched and removed in piecemeal fashion, weakening of glenoid vault, and post removed leaving a hole in the glenoid vault perforated which was ¿packed with gelfoam for hemostasis¿.Humeral component removed with slap hammer, greater tuberosity fracture at level of surgical neck related to significant osteolysis.Drain placed, immobilizer sling placed.Infectious disease doctor consulted, iv antibiotic x 6 weeks.Plan a 2nd stage revision for a reverse shoulder.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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