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

Catalog Number ARS655101

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

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

Event Date 03/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a 0mm short assembly screw was packaged in a package with a reference number of a regular length 0mm assembly screw.The wrong screw was in the correct packaging.It did not affect the patient or procedure start time.The physician was able to construct a humeral stem just not with the components that they would have preferred.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of labeling - mislabeling 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 screw in the package does not match the description of the screw on the label.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 label of the package for the complaint device states the screw should be the ars655101 but was discovered to be the ars655118 ¿0mm short screw¿.A review of the labeling and device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material or design related problems were found during the investigation.This event has been escalated to a nc within our quality system for further investigation.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 disposition unknown.

• 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: 17083493
• MDR Text Key: 317137611
• Report Number: 0001649390-2023-00125
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K181420
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: AZ1322077015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/07/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other