|
|
| Model Number |
5.5X24MM PERIPHERAL SCREW, LOCKING |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
|
| Date of Event |
12/27/2022
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Serious Injury
|
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
On 3/4/2025, a clindex notification was received indicating that a patient listed on the shoulder arthroplasty registry suffered loosening of humeral side implants.The patient suffered an injury after lifting a five-pound box.The x-rays indicated a small non-displaced fracture and loose humeral components.The patient underwent a revision rsa and ofif procedure on (b)(6) 2022.This event was indicated as unrelated to the universe reverse system implanted on (b)(6) 2020.No further information was reported.Additional information received on 3/19/2025: during the revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 an ar-9564-2842-lat arthrex univers revers glenosphere, an ar-9563-16 univers revers peripheral screw, two ar-9563-24 univers revers peripheral screw, an ar-9562-32nl univers revers peripheral screw, an ar-9502f-42rcpc arthrex univers revers suture cup, an ar-9501-11p arthrex univers revers humeral stem, an ar-9550-15 arthrex univers revers spacer, and an ar-9503l-06c arthrex univers revers humeral insert was removed.The case was completed with new arthrex univers revers implants.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
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.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|