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ARTHREX INC. GLENOID, PE WITH PEG, LARGE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
AR-9105-03 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/22/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No further patient information was provided at the time of this report or made available in response to follow-up communication.No additional adverse consequences have been reported from this event.This device is used for treatment.The device was received and an evaluation was conducted.The complaint was confirmed.Device history record revealed nothing relevant to this event.The evaluation revealed that there were severe scrape marks and scratches on the articulating and non-articulating surface.The two pegs were missing on the non-articulating surface.The damages observed were consistent with extraction marks.The most likely cause of this event is failure to follow the post-op rehab protocol.The directions for use states: post-operatively, until healing is complete the fixation provided by this device should be protected.The post-operative regimen prescribed by the physician should be strictly followed to avoid adverse stresses applied to the implant.This is the first complaint of this type for this part/lot combination.The potential causes of this event are being communicated to the event reporter.If additional relevant information is received, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient tore the rotator cuff and required implant removal and reverse shoulder system.
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