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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE CENTERED 42MM X 29MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE CENTERED 42MM X 29MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number DWB936
Medical Device Problem Code Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Bacterial Infection (1735); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Implant Pain (4561)
Date of Event 11/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient attended a revision surgery for a reverse ii implant, implanted in 2014.The patient reported with pain, loosening and infection.It's possible that the infection was caused by metalosis due to implant loosening.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient attended a revision surgery for a reverse ii implant, implanted in 2014.The patient reported with pain, loosening and infection.It's possible that the infection was caused by metalosis due to implant loosening.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d9/h3, h6 (method code 1).The reported event could be confirmed, since the micro culture and pathology results confirm the infection of the patient by pseudomonas aeruginosa.This conclusion was verified by a medical expert upon review of the patient's case documentation medical expertise : "indeed, from the attached documentation all the evidence points in one direction, that of an infected implant, with positive cultures showing the same bacteria from swabs taken during the first re-operation (surgical debridement and deep swabs) on (b)(6), 2021, and the tissue samples taken during the revision surgery on (b)(6), 2021.The infection was caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, a gram-stan negative bacteria." moreover, the device inspection did not relevated any factors that could have led the reported problem.The root cause could not be determined.However, based on the clinical opinion on the potential risk of infection caused by sterile packed stryker implants and instruments, ¿any kind of surgery bears the risk of infection.In trauma and orthopedic surgery with external or internal fixation implants or endoprostheses the infection risk varies between 0.5 % and 5 %, exceptionally up to 10 % and beyond, mainly depending on the respective surgical procedure and the typical patient population." 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 more information is provided, the case will be reassessed.
 
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Brand Name
AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE CENTERED 42MM X 29MM
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 Key14186448
Report Number3000931034-2022-00205
Device Sequence Number17619396
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier03700386916151
UDI-Public03700386916151
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K030941
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2014
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/07/2022
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
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Expiration Date04/30/2015
Device Model NumberDWB936
Device Catalogue NumberDWB936
Device Lot Number8345AI
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/28/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/13/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/22/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/07/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age85 YR
Patient SexMale
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