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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. ALTIVATE REVERSE, HUMERAL STEM, STANDARD SHELL, SZ 18X108MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. ALTIVATE REVERSE, HUMERAL STEM, STANDARD SHELL, SZ 18X108MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number 530-18-108
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 03/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(the stem had loosened.Since it had to be replaced doctor went to 36mm for head and insert)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 4 years apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the items associated with this investigation were not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to loosening.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, prolonged overhead activities, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.The revision surgery was completed successfully.A review of the device history records (dhr) show that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.First, there was a nonconformance associated with the main part which documents that out of 10 parts lot, 1 part was rejected and scrapped on router.Second, there was a ncmr associated with the concomitant part, which documents that out of 15 parts lot, all parts were rejected due to no edge break or sharp edge.Later the rejected parts were reworked and accepted after proper justification.Out of 15 rejected parts, all parts were rejected due to out of tolerance.Later the rejected parts were accepted to use as is after proper justification.All other items in the lot were met with the design, fit and function requirements.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - stem loosening.
 
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Brand Name
ALTIVATE REVERSE, HUMERAL STEM, STANDARD SHELL, SZ 18X108MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
Manufacturer (Section D)
ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.
9800 metric blvd
austin TX 78758 5445
Manufacturer (Section G)
ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.
9800 metric blvd
austin TX 78758 5445
Manufacturer Contact
james mcmahon
9800 metric blvd
austin, TX 78758-5445
MDR Report Key16603620
Report Number1644408-2023-00329
Device Sequence Number7118339
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier00888912168540
UDI-Public00888912168540
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateKS
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K141990
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2019
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 03/23/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date11/06/2024
Device Model Number530-18-108
Device Catalogue Number530-18-108
Device Lot Number421T1049
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/01/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/23/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/08/2018
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
508-00-032 , LOT 855C2225; 508-32-101 , LOT 862C2755; 510-08-000 , LOT 142G1292
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age67 YR
Patient SexMale
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