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ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. 42MM REVERSE LINER +6 S; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
LNR-0990-200-426S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
10/14/2024
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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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It was reported that, after a tsa revision surgery (case-(b)(4), the patient suffered again of a poly dissociation.A second revision surgery was performed in order to explant the 42mm reverse liner +6 s, the meta humeral stem size 2 s and the 42mm glenosphere concentric.This implants were replaced for tornier revision devices.The current health status of the patient is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: a2, a3, b3.Updated results of investigation: the reported event was analyzed.Although the involvement of all the devices was reported, the relationship with the investigated failure was directly associated to the 42mm reverse liner +6 s.Therefore, no investigation is deemed for the other devices.The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed a similar event for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for aetos¿ shoulder system revealed that modular components must be assembled securely to prevent disassociation.Avoid repeated assembly and disassembly of the modular components which could compromise a critical locking action of the components.Additionally, periodic, long-term follow-up is recommended to monitor the position and state of the prosthetic components.This has been identified as an intraoperative and postoperative precaution.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include injury, patient condition or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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