| Catalog Number |
SAGL2035 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2024
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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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(b)(4).D10: medical products: item#: sagp0002, modular post tm; lot#: 65043645.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was requested but not returned by the hospital.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial shoulder arthroplasty approximately three (3) years and four (months) ago.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to wear of the implant.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4; d2; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The following sections were corrected: b5; h6.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the glenoid was explanted.The backside of the glenoid shows signs of implantation with biodebris, scratches, and the poly that holds the metal subcomponent in place (overmolding) has fractured off; the articulating surface shows abnormal wear and scratches.Product information cannot be verified.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left total shoulder arthroplasty with anterior and superior subluxation of the humeral component, abutment of the greater tuberosity along the under surface of the acromion and ac joint but no definite dislocation.Osteopenia noted.No radiolucency.Operative notes were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial shoulder arthroplasty approximately three (3) years and four (months) ago.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to wear of the implant.Upon removal of the implant, it was found to be fractured.
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