| Catalog Number |
180551 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2025
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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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This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).H10 narrative: item #: 115396.Lot #: 66483881.Item name: comp rvs cntrl 6.5x30mm st/rst.Item #: 110027734.Lot #: 66671479.Item name: compr vrs glen pps min tpr adr.Item #: 180550.Lot #: 66591620.Item name: comp lk scr 3.5hex 4.75x15 st.Item #: 180553.Lot #: 66021358.Item name: comp lk scr 3.5hex 4.75x30 st.Item #: 180553.Lot #: 66591676.Item name: comp lk scr 3.5hex 4.75x30 st.Item # :180554.Lot #: 66313688.Item name: comp lk scr 3.5hex 4.75x35 st.Item #: 180555.Lot #: 654040.Item name: comp lk scr 3.5hex.4.75x40 st.The product will not be evaluated by zimmer biomet as it was discarded by the hospital.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a left shoulder arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient was considered for a pmi product and revised due to loosening and instability of the implant.During the revision, it was noted that the central screw was fractured.All components were removed and replaced; however, a piece of the fractured central screw could not be removed as it was retained in the glenoid.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: three views of the right shoulder demonstrate a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with two separate screw fragments within the glenoid and a fractured central and possibly anterior screw.No bony fracture.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is confirmed as x-rays were provided.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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