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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR SCREW D4.5 L 38 STERILE; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION

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TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR SCREW D4.5 L 38 STERILE; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION Back to Search Results
Catalog Number DWD138
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Unspecified Infection (1930); Joint Dislocation (2374)
Date of Event 05/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient required revision surgery after dislodgment and possible infection.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned for investigation (sent for laboratory testing).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.As a reminder, the instructions for use clearly state that the association of the aequalis reversed components with other humeral components than those recommended in the ifu, must not be used ("aequalis reversed and aequalis¿ reversed ii glenoid implants (.) must be used in association with: (.) humeral implants tornier flex shoulder system in reverse configuration").No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.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 any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient required revision surgery after dislodgment and possible infection.
 
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Brand Name
AEQUALIS REVERSED MULTIDIR SCREW D4.5 L 38 STERILE
Common Device Name
SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION
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 Key19521909
Report Number3000931034-2024-00341
Device Sequence Number18227020
Product Code PHX
UDI-Device Identifier03700386917110
UDI-Public03700386917110
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K050316
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Device Explanted Year2024
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/28/2024
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? No
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Expiration Date06/28/2024
Device Catalogue NumberDWD138
Device Lot NumberAC4972
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/15/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/08/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/12/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/28/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured06/28/2019
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 Age86 YR
Patient SexUnknown
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