| Catalog Number |
DWD167 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
12/16/2016
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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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This is the initial report submitted regarding this surgical event and medical device.(please refer to medwatch report sent by hospital (b)(6) (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was in the or undergoing a total shoulder replacement surgery and was under anesthesia.Glenoid sphere implant was secured into place with hex screwdriver bit.When it was removed from the implant, the tip remained within the insertion hole.The patient remained stable (no apparent harm).The surgeon noted he was unable to remove.Post-op x-rays showed no loose hardware and all hardware was secure.The patient recovered well and no harm was apparent.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This is the final report submitted regarding this surgical event and medical device.(please refer to medwatch report sent by hospital (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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