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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 44 STERILE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 44 STERILE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number DWD144
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not available for evaluation.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.Device remains implanted in patient.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the multi directional locking screw broke 4.5mm x 44 on the reversed 2 glenoid system.The screw was put in on hand and the hex head snapped off with the most proximal locking threads still attached.If the baseplate is to be revised the screw will have no means of being backed out without midas rex/ diamond tipped burr.The screw is in situ and the locking head fell onto the floor after being removed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.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.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the multi directional locking screw broke 4.5mm x 44 on the reversed 2 glenoid system.The screw was put in on hand and the hex head snapped off with the most proximal locking threads still attached.If the baseplate is to be revised the screw will have no means of being backed out without midas rex/ diamond tipped burr.The screw is in situ and the locking head fell onto the floor after being removed.
 
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Brand Name
AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 44 STERILE
Common Device Name
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 Key13600168
Report Number3000931034-2022-00122
Device Sequence Number1956997
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier03700386917127
UDI-Public03700386917127
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K050316
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/08/2022
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 Model NumberDWD144
Device Catalogue NumberDWD144
Device Lot Number9760AW
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/31/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/13/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/25/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/08/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/10/2021
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age65 YR
Patient SexMale
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