Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a mets, bayley walker, total shoulder replacement was reported.The event was confirmed by x ray review.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: the implant in situ was for mets bayley-walker total shoulder replacement.The date of insertion is unknown.The surgeon reported loosening of right bayley-walker tsr humeral stem and cortical thinning.The image provided shows wide radiolucency along the humeral stem with osteolysis and bone resorption.The humeral stem was tilted in varus and the tip of the stem was invading medial cortical bone causing thin cortex.Therefore, the radiographic review can support the clinical report and reason for revision.Device history review: a review of the product history records could not be performed as the lot / batch information was not provided.Complaint history review: a complaint history review could not be performed as the lot / batch information was not provided.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, pathology reports, progress notes, and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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