| Model Number |
UNIVERS APEX HUMERAL STEM, 6MM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Limb Fracture (4518)
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| Date of Event |
06/26/2024
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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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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 7/8/2024, a clindex notification was received indicating that a patient listed on the shoulder arthroplasty registry will undergo revision surgery due to bone fractures in the target shoulder.This event was indicated as possibly related to the univers revers apex devices implanted on (b)(6) 2017.On (b)(6) 2024, the patient returned to the clinic for a routine seven-year follow-up as part of clinical study requirements.Upon review of the radiographs, radiolucent lines around the implanted ar-9100-06s univers apex humeral stem 6 mm, were discovered, signifying impending fracture or humeral stem loosening.A revision arthroplasty surgery has been scheduled for (b)(6) 2024.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b1, b2, b5, g3, h1, h6.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received on 4/8/2025: a clindex notification was received indicating that the patient underwent revision surgery to rsa on (b)(6) 2024.No further information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.
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