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EXACTECH, INC. EQUINOXE, HUMERAL HEAD TALL, 50MM (BETA); PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
310-02-50 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
01/17/2025
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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 a 69 yo male patient, initial right shoulder implanted in (b)(6) 2017, underwent a conversion of an anatomic shoulder to a reverse approximately 7 years 8 months post.The surgeon suspected the glenoid implant had disassociated.Upon finding the central peg had disassociated.The surgeon revised glenoid to a competitor's device.There were no surgical delays or device breakages during the procedure.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.No x-rays were able to be obtained.The explanted devices are not available for return as they were discarded at the hospital.Device image was provided.No further information.This is 1 of 2 reports for this event.See mdr #1038671-2025-00805.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10: concomitants: 300-01-13 humeral stem, 13mm (b)(6), 300-10-15 anatomic replicator plate, 1.5mm o/s (b)(6), 300-20-02 square torque defining screw kit (b)(6), 310-02-50 humeral head t 50mm humeral head t 50mm (b)(6).H3 - the revision reported is most likely the result of the fracture of the center peg and cage from the glenoid body and subsequent glenoid loosening as reported and subsequent unintended metal-on-metal wear.Potential contributions of patient or user-related issues to the event cannot be determined from the reported information.Should additional relevant information be obtained, a follow-up mdr will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The revision reported is most likely the result of the fracture of the center peg and cage from the glenoid body and subsequent glenoid loosening as reported and subsequent unintended metal-on-metal wear.Potential contributions of patient or user-related issues to the event cannot be determined from the reported information.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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