MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. TORNIER PYROCARBON HUM HEAD DIA 54MMX23MMX4.0MM ECC HI; SHOULDER JOINT HUMERAL (HEMI-SHOULDER) CERAMIC HEAD/METALLIC STEM CEMENTED

Catalog Number DWH154

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 04/13/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.¿ ¿ a review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.¿ ¿ no indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.¿ more detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.¿ if device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.H3 other text : device not available.

Event Description

The manufacturer received a report from the national joint registry that contains unpublished collected data on the usage and the outcomes with the tornier shoulder system.The report details analysis provided for procedures performed between (b)(6) 2012 ¿ (b)(6) 2022.During the review of the report, it was identified that on (b)(6) 2021 a patient required revision surgery due to infection, which was not previously reported to the manufacturer.

• Brand Name: TORNIER PYROCARBON HUM HEAD DIA 54MMX23MMX4.0MM ECC HI
• Type of Device: SHOULDER JOINT HUMERAL (HEMI-SHOULDER) CERAMIC HEAD/METALLIC STEM CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORNIER S.A.S.; 161 rue lavoisier; montbonnot saint-martin 38330 ; FR 38330
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORNIER S.A.S.; 161 rue lavoisier; montbonnot saint-martin 38330 ; FR 38330
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 18967290
• MDR Text Key: 338436338
• Report Number: 3000931034-2024-00129
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QKW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03700434020441
• UDI-Public: 03700434020441
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: DEN220012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: DWH154
• Device Lot Number: 0670AU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2018
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 46 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 93 KG