| Model Number |
GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, LARGE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/21/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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 a revision surgery was performed due to a glenoid component loosening.During the revision surgery the glenoid was removed, a glenoid reconstruction using allograft was performed and shoulder prosthesis was changed to inverse.No further information received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the image provided from the field, a glenoid was explanted due to a revision surgery.Consequently, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.Per dfu-0131-6, rev.0: "postoperatively, until healing is complete the fixation provided by this device should be protected.The postoperative regimen prescribed by the physician should be strictly followed to avoid adverse stresses applied to the implant.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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