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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint is confirmed based on the x-ray ((b)(4)) provided by the customer, which shows the humeral head making direct contact with the baseplate, with no polyethylene base in between.The constant rubbing of both metals can contribute to metallosis.The absence of the polyethylene base may be a consequence of device wear due to an active lifestyle.Considering the implantation surgery was in (b)(6) 2007, and the reported event occurred on (b)(6) 2024, this wear is understandable after 17 years.The directions for use (dfu) for eclipse shoulder prothesis, section c.Contraindications.1.Insufficient quantities or quality of humeral head and/or humeral neck bone stock.5.Metal allergy.D.Adverse effects.2.Allergies and other reactions to device materials.3.Loosening of the implant as a result of changed conditions in load transfer, respectively, fatigue wear, or tissue reaction to the implant.Loosening is frequently a consequence of one or several of the above listed risk conditions but can also be caused by inadequate anchoring technique.E.Warnings.17.An artificial joint is subject to wear and/or can loosen over a period of time.Wear and loosening may make it necessary to re-operate on an artificial joint.H.Factors and risks impacting the safety and service life of the implant.1.Patient weight.An overweight patient may present additional risk.2.Extreme stress or strain resulting from work or sport-related activity.6.Deformation of the operative site, which can prevent or impede anchoring of the implant.8.Allergic reactions to implant materials.Based on the information provided, the most likely cause of the reported failure may be a patient-specific event, specifically the wear of the polyethylene base due to an active lifestyle and/or the passage of 17 years since the implantation surgery.
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