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Revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2026 due to disassembly of components and metallosis.Previous surgery is unknown, as well as complete product information of original implant.During revision, the pre-existing liner for metal back glenoid small (pn 1377.50.020) was found loose from the smr metal-back glenoid small (pn 1375.21.020) and floating in the joint, causing metal on metal friction and therefore severe metallosis.Surgeon removed all the glenoid components, as well as the pre-existing smr humeral head ø50 mm (pn 1322.09.500) and adaptor taper (pn 1330.15.274) and re-implanted a new taper and head on the humeral side to restore shoulder functionality with a hemi arthroplasty.Surgery was completed as intended.Patient is male, date of birth (b)(6)1960.The event occurred in the united states.
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