MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER INC AEQUALIS HUMERAL NAIL; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

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

Event Date 08/31/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Neither the device nor applicable imaging films were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, therefore, the cause of the event cannot be determined.

Event Description

Allegedly, the patient underwent a humeral nail surgery in the past.After the surgery, it was confirmed that the screw was too long and protruded to the opposite side.A revision surgery was performed and all the implants were removed and the surgery was completed.

• Brand Name: AEQUALIS HUMERAL NAIL
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: andrew melchiori ; 1023 cherry rd; memphis, TN 38117
• MDR Report Key: 10935194
• MDR Text Key: 219180506
• Report Number: 3004983210-2020-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K082754
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/23/2020

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: Health Professional
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/23/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention