| Catalog Number |
405800 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2026
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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 a steinmann tip broke off into a patient's glenoid during a right reverse shoulder arthroplasty.A surgical intervention was not attempted to retrieve the fractured tip.The correct surgical technique was used, and no complications have been noted as a result of this malfunction.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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