| Model Number |
UNI GLENOID-PERIPHERAL LOCK SCRW |
| 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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Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-9145-36 universal glenoid - peripheral locking screw 36 mm serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.Visual evaluation found that the returned device's hex geometry was damaged, maybe due to excessive tightening forces.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-0170-5 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.4.Any active infection or blood supply limitations.D.Adverse effects.1.Infections, both deep and superficial.Foreign body reactions.6.Allergies and other reactions to device materials.
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