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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. FOUNDATION SHOULDER; GLENOID, UNIFORM, PEGGED 50MM CM FOUNDATION SHOULDER
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| Model Number |
504-50-022 |
| Date of Event |
05/22/2017
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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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Revision surgery - due to the patient having some pain that had developed over time.X-rays showed less bone at the proximal humerus.In revision today his glenoid was worn most of the way through and bone at proximal humorous was insufficient and weak.The surgeon said potentially due to lysis from the extensive poly wear.It was sent to be washed in hopes of being able to return it to djo for analysis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery was the patient had pain and bone loss.The in-vivo length of patient service for the implant was 7 years.There is no information in this complaint about any patient injuries, activities, or accidents that may have contributed to the need for this revision surgery.There are no reported pre-existing patient health conditions.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was washed in hopes of being able to return it to djo for analysis; to date no part has been received for evaluation.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing of this part.All critical dimensions, design criteria and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed as non-product related.The root cause for this event was the patient had pain and bone loss.The complaint states in the revision the patient's glenoid was worn most of the way through and bone at proximal humorous was insufficient and weak; the surgeon said potentially due to lysis from the extensive poly wear.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the explanted parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions relating, root cause, to this event could not be determined with confidence.Inventory containment is not required since there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected data: manufacturer narrative is for the corrected suspect medical device, 500-04-150.Manufacturer narrative: the reason for this revision surgery was the patient was having glenoid wear and pain that had developed over time and x-rays showed less bone at proximal humerus.In revision his glenoid was worn most of the way through and bone at proximal humorous was insufficient and weak.The in-vivo length of patient service for the implant was 7 years.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing of this part.All critical dimensions, design criteria and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed as non-product related.The root cause for this event was the patient had pain, bone loss and glenoid wear.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the explanted parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions, root cause, relating to this event could not be determined with confidence.Inventory containment is not required since there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.
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