MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQ REV II GLENOID BASEPLATEDIA 25 MM LONG POST; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Catalog Number DWD173

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

Patient Problems Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994)

Event Date 03/22/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device will not be returned as it remains implanted.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had ulnar nerve tunnel syndrome and severe pain post-operative.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed since the involved devices were not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.The root cause could not be determined specifically.The medical opinion of a medical expert states that "the fact that the patient developed the ulnar neuropathy four days after surgery, makes it plausible that it was caused by direct pressure on the ulnar nerve by the internal-rotation orthosis, that the patient was wearing after surgery".However, more information is required to determine an exact root cause.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 Description

It was reported that the patient had ulnar nerve tunnel syndrome and severe pain post-operative.

• Brand Name: AEQ REV II GLENOID BASEPLATEDIA 25 MM LONG POST
• 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): 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: 13651313
• MDR Text Key: 286432210
• Report Number: 3000931034-2022-00137
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K081059
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/01/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: DWD173
• Device Lot Number: AB9896089
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2018
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 50 KG