| Model Number |
HUMERAL INSERT L/42 +3 TO FIT IN 42 CUP |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Biocompatibility (2886); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
09/19/2023
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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 after an initial surgery on (b)(6) 2023 the patient developed a severe infection which affected the patient for 6 months.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023 to remove the involved implants.No further information received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: h6 complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-9503l-03 humeral insert l/42+3, fit in 42 cup serial/batch number 20.01920, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation noted indentations/damage on the surface of the device.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, was not provided.A cause for the reported failure may be a patient-specific event.Per dfu-0189-6 at revision 0.C.Contraindications.3.Foreign body sensitivity.Where material sensitivity is suspected, appropriate tests should be made, and sensitivity ruled out prior to implantation.D.Adverse effects.1.Infections, both deep and superficial.2.Allergies and other reactions to device materials.
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