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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. TORNIER FLEX SHOULDER SYS REVINSERT 39MM 9TH B 12.5DG; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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TORNIER S.A.S. TORNIER FLEX SHOULDER SYS REVINSERT 39MM 9TH B 12.5DG; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number DWF392B
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 07/13/2024
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 a revision surgery was scheduled, using the blueprint planning feature.The patient developed an infection, and the surgeon removed all implants, including tornier's flex stem and perform reverse glenoid systems, and replaced them with an antibiotic spacer.There were no complications in removing the implants and placing the antibiotic spacer.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed.Even though the device was not returned pathology from the reporter was provided that verified the presence of infection thru arthroscopic biopsy.Based on the investigation, the root cause could not be determined.The implant appeared to be properly seated in the provided x-ray's, and the bacteria identified in the infection is a common type typically associated with periprosthetic infections linked to skin preparation and contamination during the procedure.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that a revision surgery was scheduled, using the blueprint planning feature.The patient developed an infection, and the surgeon removed all implants, including tornier's flex stem and perform reverse glenoid systems, and replaced them with an antibiotic spacer.There were no complications in removing the implants and placing the antibiotic spacer.
 
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Brand Name
TORNIER FLEX SHOULDER SYS REVINSERT 39MM 9TH B 12.5DG
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 INC
10801 nesbitt avenue s
bloomington MN 55437
Manufacturer Contact
anna jusinski
325 corporate drive
mahwah, NJ 07430
2018315000
MDR Report Key20397403
Report Number3000931034-2024-00605
Device Sequence Number3492964
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier03700434020502
UDI-Public03700434020502
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K151293
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Device Explanted Year2024
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/14/2025
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 Date05/06/2024
Device Catalogue NumberDWF392B
Device Lot Number7517AU
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/09/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/16/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/08/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/14/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured05/06/2019
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 Age58 YR
Patient SexMale
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