MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER INC TORNIER HRS ASSEMBLY SCREW 0MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED

Catalog Number ARS655101

Device Problems Component Missing (2306); Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Inaccurate Information (4051)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/24/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis results are not available at the time of this report.A follow-up report will be sent when the analysis is complete.

Event Description

It was reported that the screw which was in the package was the wrong size.The size which should have been in place was a 0mm but this was even shorter and non-exsisting.

Event Description

It was reported that the screw which was in the package was the wrong size.The size which should have been in place was a 0mm but this was even shorter and non-exsisting.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: d9/h3, h6 component code.The reported could be confirmed.Photos were provided for investigation and clearly shows the discrepancy in the packaged device and what device should be in the package.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned, however photos were provided for investigation.The photos confirm that the screws provided for the case were too short for the proximal body to engage with the distal stem.There are two 0mm assembly screws marketed for the tornier hrs system.Catalog # ars655101 corresponds to the screw that is 36.5mm in length.Catalog # ars655118 corresponds to the ¿short¿ screw that is 26.5mm in length.The photos sent clearly show the screw is a ars655118 ¿0mm short screw¿ which will not function properly for this case.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to a manufacturing related issue.It was discovered that ars655118 lot az1822082 (quantity (b)(4)) and ars655101 lot az1322077 (quantity (b)(4)) were processed through packaging at the same time.The supplier stated they believe this is a complete swap of lots.They have opened a capa on their end to formalize the root cause and escape.If any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: TORNIER HRS ASSEMBLY SCREW 0MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORNIER INC; 10801 nesbitt avenue s; bloomington MN 55437
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORNIER INC; 10801 nesbitt avenue s; bloomington MN 55437
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 17146593
• MDR Text Key: 317449867
• Report Number: 0001649390-2023-00131
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00846832093250
• UDI-Public: 00846832093250
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K181420
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ARS655101
• Device Lot Number: AZ1322077
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1