| Catalog Number |
113633 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Separation Problem (4043)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/27/2025
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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 the patient was initially implanted with a total shoulder arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision due to unknown reasons.During the revision procedure, the surgeon noted the humeral tray was fractured and the taper would not disengage from the stem.Therefore, the surgeon removed the taper and stem.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: 113633 comp primary stem 13mm mini lot 882410.Xl-115364 arcom xl 44-36 std +3 hmrl brg lot 662390.115340 comp rvs hmrl ti tray 44mm lot 907840.118001 versa-dial/comp ti std taper lot 986760.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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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: b5; b7; h1; h2; h3; h6.Reported device in this medwatch was determined to be unrelated to the serious injury and reported event.Subforms has been voided.The reported event was confirmed by review of pictures.Visual examination of the provided picture identified the humeral tray taper has fractured off.There appears to be scratches on the underside of the tray and suspected bio debris are present, indicating signs of use.Additional evaluation of the tray cannot be made without product return.The explanted stem and the +5 tray and +3 poly construct are also shown.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: reverse shoulder arthroplasty showing dissociation (fracture) of humeral tray, superior movement of the humeral component which now overlaps and may be contacting the glenosphere, metallosis, large pseuotumor, glenoid component partial pullout, suspicion of glenoid screw fracture, and osteolysis of the proximal humeral shaft.This apparent migration is consistent with glenoid component loosening.A linear vertical lucency projecting over the proximal screws near the humeral baseplate suggests hardware fracture.Generalized reduced bone mineral density.Fracture of third lateral rib, likely subacute.Operative notes were not provided.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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 during a revision approximately 14 years post-implantation, the taper was stuck in the stem and a tray broke, necessitating exchange of the stem.Attempts to free the taper using taper extractor pliers and a modular extractor were unsuccessful, and the stem was explanted and replaced with a 13 mm standard stem.Trialing was performed; an initial construct using a +5 tray with a +3 poly was reduced but remained loose.The construct was adjusted to a +10 tray with a +3 poly, which was deemed satisfactory.The patient was revised.This subform is being voided as it is no longer related to the reported event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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