| Model Number |
EQUINOXE CAGE GLENOID MEDIUM, ALPHA |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
04/04/2024
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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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Section h10: (h3) pending evaluation.(d10) concomitant device(s): 4243603 - 300-01-15 - equinoxe, humeral stem primary, press fit 15mm.4008861 - 300-10-15 - equinoxe replicator plate 1.5mm o/s.4231975 - 300-20-02 - equinox square torque define screw drive kit.3850838 - 310-01-47 - equinoxe, humeral head short, 47mm (beta).3693572 - 14-13-03 - equinoxe cage glenoid medium, alpha.4201245 - 315-35-00 - glnd kwire.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a male patient, initial right shoulder implanted on (b)(6) 2016, underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2024, approximately 7 years 11 months post the initial procedure.The patient had a previous total shoulder replacement then failed rotator cuff which required the change to a reverse shoulder replacement.Everything was removed.Image of device provided appeared to be fractured which was reported to be found upon opening the wound site.There were no device breakages or surgical delays during the procedure.No x-rays were able to be obtained.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.The explanted devices are not available for analysis as they were discarded at the hospital.Device images were provided.No further information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the revision reported was likely the result of the patient¿s rotator cuff tear.The reason for the observed fracture of the glenoid component could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation and radiographs were not provided.
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