MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE 10 DEGREES TILTED 36 MM X 25MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

Model Number DWD181

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  Injury  

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This part is not approved for use in the united states; however a like device catalog # dwd181, 510k # k081059 was cleared in the united states.The reported event could not be confirmed since the involved devices were 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 was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.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.

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.

• Brand Name: AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE 10 DEGREES TILTED 36 MM X 25MM
• 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): 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 Key: 14197158
• MDR Text Key: 291288048
• Report Number: 3000931034-2022-00208
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03700386935831
• UDI-Public: 03700386935831
• 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: 06/09/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/14/2023
• Device Model Number: DWD181
• Device Catalogue Number: DWD181
• Device Lot Number: 8427AT019
• 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: 09/14/2018
• 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