MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. TORNIER FLEX SHOULDER SYSTEM HEAD STB 48MMX20MMX1.5MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Catalog Number DWG050

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Joint Laxity (4526); Implant Pain (4561)

Event Date 05/12/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.

Event Description

The patient underwent a total left shoulder replacement and later experienced weakness in the left shoulder.Diagnostic tests were conducted to determine the cause.Following consultation with a new physician, it was determined that a new glenoid head was needed.The patient is scheduled for revision surgery at stanford hospital.Additionally, the surgeon informed the patient that implanted parts will no longer be provided to patients.Despite this, the patient confirmed their scheduled revision surgery.The patient is reporting pain as well as weakness in the shoulder.

• Brand Name: TORNIER FLEX SHOULDER SYSTEM HEAD STB 48MMX20MMX1.5MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER 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: 18944241
• MDR Text Key: 338187659
• Report Number: 3000931034-2024-00119
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03700434018448
• UDI-Public: 03700434018448
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122698
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/20/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: DWG050
• Device Lot Number: 2047AW
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/23/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 86 KG