MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER INC TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED PERIP SCREW 5.0MMX22MM NON STERILE; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION

Catalog Number DWJ322

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Rash (2033)

Event Date 03/05/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During a phone call, a case of revision surgery for a joint infection related to instrument breakage was discussed.The broken instrument, identified as a screwdriver, fractured during a reverse shoulder revision surgery.The procedure involved successfully implanting a depuy spacer.The infection was detected through a superficial rash near the incision site.Microorganisms were not identified, and it's uncertain if the patient had a pre-existing infection.No sterile implants were opened during the surgery, and no re-sterilization of the device was performed before the surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was not confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence were provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned, and the lot number was not communicated.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Infections are often caused by a multitude of factors such as comorbidity of the patient, the trauma, the surgical intervention, and the aftercare.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.

Event Description

During a phone call, a case of revision surgery for a joint infection related to instrument breakage was discussed.The broken instrument, identified as a screwdriver, fractured during a reverse shoulder revision surgery.The procedure involved successfully implanting a depuy spacer.The infection was detected through a superficial rash near the incision site.Microorganisms were not identified, and it's uncertain if the patient had a pre-existing infection.No sterile implants were opened during the surgery, and no re-sterilization of the device was performed before the surgery.

• Brand Name: TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED PERIP SCREW 5.0MMX22MM NON STERILE
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORNIER INC; 10801 nesbitt avenue s; bloomington MN 55437
• Manufacturer (Section G): WRIGHT MEDICAL CORK (TORNIER ORTHOPEDICS IRELAND LTD); harnetts cross; macroom, co. cork NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 19038420
• MDR Text Key: 339318669
• Report Number: 0001649390-2024-00157
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PHX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00846832090051
• UDI-Public: 00846832090051
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161742
• 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: 05/22/2024

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?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: DWJ322
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/03/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/22/2024
• 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 Sex: Male