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MalfunctionIQO

COMP RVS HMRLTRL 44STD-36STD

Received Feb 4, 2016 · Event occurred Jan 11, 2016

Report 0001825034-2016-00362 · MDR key 5410274

Device

Generic name

Device, Prosthesis Alignment

Manufacturer

Biomet Orthopedics

Model number

N/A

Catalog number

405940

Lot number

ZB150401

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

70 YR

  • No Information
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Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CURRENT INFORMATION IS INSUFFICIENT TO PERMIT A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT. REVIEW OF DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS SHOW THAT LOT RELEASED WITH NO RECORDED ANOMALY OR DEVIATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INITIAL REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2016, THE POST ON THE HUMERAL TRAY TRIAL FRACTURED OFF INTO THE TRIAL STEM. THE FRACTURED PIECE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY.