MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. EQUINOXE; HUM LNR IMPACT TIP 38M

Catalog Number	321-07-38
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on historical complaint investigations and the reported event, the fractured humeral liner impactor tip reported was likely the result of a stress riser introduced during impaction, which led to crack initiation, propagation, and ultimate fracture.Additionally, the device may have experienced material degradation if sterilized beyond the recommended parameters listed in the reprocessing instruction which could have led to the observed failure.However, this cannot be confirmed as the device was not returned for evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
As was reported, the surgeon impacted the humeral liner when the bottom of the 38mm humeral liner tip fractured off.The broken piece was thrown away by central sterile and will not return.There was no impact on the patient.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.

• Brand Name: EQUINOXE
• Common Device Name: HUM LNR IMPACT TIP 38M
• Manufacturer (Section D): EXACTECH, INC.; 2320 nw 66 court; gainesville FL 32653
• MDR Report Key: 12340318
• Report Number: 1038671-2021-00397
• Device Sequence Number: 11641673
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885862087171
• UDI-Public: 10885862087171
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNK
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/18/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 321-07-38
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention