| Catalog Number |
DWH139 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Off-Label Use (1494); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Subluxation (4525)
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| Date of Event |
02/05/2026
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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 had revision surgery of revive stem with pyrocarbon head.It was a conversion to reverse after recurrent dislocations.Items were intact and removed safely.No further information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, the patient had revision surgery of revive stem with pyrocarbon head.It was a conversion to reverse after recurrent dislocations.Items were intact and removed safely.No further information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed, since medical data were provided.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned for investigation.Since data were provided, the opinion of the medical expert was requested and stated as following-
first, i would like to mention that the off-label use of the pychh is twofold in this case.The pychh is intended to be used with the tornier flex stem only use with revive is off-label use.Also, the indication is off-label use- revision of a non-union of a proximal humeral fracture.Radiographically the adverse event of superior dislocation of the shoulder joint is confirmed, indicating significant soft tissue insufficiency.There are several factors in play-revision surgery, soft tissue insufficiency, proximal humeral bone loss.This is not an implant related issue.Based on investigation, the root cause is multi-factorial including patient factors such as soft tissue insufficiency and proximal humeral bone loss.It is also important to note the user element to this event.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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