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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 38 STERILE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 38 STERILE; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number DWD138
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 07/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "after screwing the peripheral screws to the motor, the surgeon finished the screwing process by hand.On the last screw, the screw head broke off.The body of the screw was in the baseplate, but the head remained on the 4.5 torque screwdriver.".
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device is not available as it remains implanted in the patient.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "after screwing the peripheral screws to the motor, the surgeon finished the screwing process by hand.On the last screw, the screw head broke off.The body of the screw was in the baseplate, but the head remained on the 4.5 torque screwdriver.".
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.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.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
 
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Brand Name
AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR. SCREW D4.5 L 38 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 Key17571647
Report Number3000931034-2023-00253
Device Sequence Number8399774
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier03700386917110
UDI-Public03700386917110
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
K050316
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Pharmacist
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/16/2023
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 NumberDWD138
Device Lot NumberAE4329
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/24/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/22/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/18/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/16/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/14/2022
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 Age84 WK
Patient SexMale
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