| Model Number |
UNIVERS REVERS TRIAL 39 +3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/21/2023
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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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On 8/21/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a quantity of 2 ar-9530m-03 univers revers, trial humeral insert from different lots had an issue.The surgeon tried to use the device during a trial and snapped in the middle of the case.All the fragments were retrieved, and nothing was left inside the patient.The case was delayed for one minute and continued using another of the same arthroplasty device.This was discovered during a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty procedure on (b)(6) 2023, with no reported adverse event or patient harm.
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Event or Problem Description
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08/28/2023, additional information was provided: "how long was the delay in the procedure? - maybe a minute to locate and open a backup humeral 2 set.Date of the procedure: (b)(6) 2023.Facility account name, account number, and/or address where the procedure took place? (b)(6) medical center (bill to: 716, ship-to: 56439).What procedure was being performed? - revers total shoulder arthroplasty.Both instruments were shipped ground last week to arthrex returns.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint is confirmed.Functional testing was not performed due to the holes, inner diameter, and edge damage.Visual inspection identified that the hemostat holes were chipped.Also, it was observed across the edges of the trial and along the inner diameter.No particulates were returned.Functional testing was performed, and it was noticed that the device did not work as required due to the holes, inner diameter, and edge damage.The most likely cause of this failure is attributed to wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage.
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