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The reason for this revision surgery was due to the patient's rotator cuff worsening over the years.The in-vivo length of patient service is unknown as the original surgery date was unreported and could not be established.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 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 complaint investigation history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed to be present or in need of review.This event is deemed as non-product related.The root cause for this event was the patient's rotator cuff deteriorated over the years leading to the need for this revision surgery.The complaint states the condition of the patient's rotator cuff worsened over the years.This complaint was submitted without a delivery ticket for the original surgery.One of the parts had a partial lot number which could not be identified.The part numbers for the other two items were used to review transaction reports.No connection was made to a delivery ticket for the original surgery.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the explanted parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions 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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