| Catalog Number |
DWP2390 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Fragmentation (1261); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
03/20/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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A patient underwent surgery for shoulder issues, experiencing popping sensations.A significant pop occurred while lifting a 50-pound bag of feed, leading to the discovery of poly dissociation with metal fragments visible on x-ray.Surgery was performed to remove old poly and debris and replace it with new poly.Post-op x-rays showed favorable results.The hospital required the implant to be tested by pathology, with the patient expecting to receive it back in a couple of weeks.Notable circumstances include the patient's active lifestyle as a farmer.Some debris was observed initially but appeared to have been successfully removed during the procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Analysis results are not available at the time of this report.A follow-up report will be sent when the analysis is complete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product not returned, lost during transit the reported event was confirmed, based on the medical opinion on the provided x-ray.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing & design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The failure was caused by heavy weightlifting which is not intended during post operative care.The product was lost/not returned.A nonconformance was opened to investigate further what are the root causes.If the product is found, the investigation will be reopened and reworked.If any further information is provided, the complaint report will be updated.
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Event or Problem Description
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A patient underwent surgery for shoulder issues, experiencing popping sensations.A significant pop occurred while lifting a 50-pound bag of feed, leading to the discovery of poly dissociation with metal fragments visible on x-ray.Surgery was performed to remove old poly and debris and replace it with new poly.Post-op x-rays showed favorable results.The hospital required the implant to be tested by pathology, with the patient expecting to receive it back in a couple of weeks.Notable circumstances include the patient's active lifestyle as a farmer.Some debris was observed initially but appeared to have been successfully removed during the procedure.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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