| Model Number |
UNIVERSAL GLENOID GLENOSPHERE EXTRACTOR |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/16/2023
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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 during a shoulder prosthesis surgery the tip of the device broke off.All broken parts were retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint confirmed.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that the distal end tip of the device broke off.The cause of this condition usually is the excessive force used to pry and/or leverage the device.The cause remains undetermined.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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