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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER INC TORNIER PERFORM REVERSE GLENOID BASPLT INSRTR SCREWDRVR T20; SCREWDRIVER

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TORNIER INC TORNIER PERFORM REVERSE GLENOID BASPLT INSRTR SCREWDRVR T20; SCREWDRIVER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number MWJ123
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 12/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.
 
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "in one of my cases today, the tip of the baseplate inserter screwdriver t-20, broke while inserting the baseplate.Before inserting the baseplate, we used the appropriate hard bone drill & 6.5mm central screw tap.The surgeon tried unsuccessfully on multiple occasions and different means to remove the broken tip.She finally burred it down with a highspeed bur.The effort to remove the broken driver tip caused about 10 minutes delay.She was finally about to insert the glenosphere over the baseplate.".
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please note the corrections to h6 health impact and h6 results codes.The reported event could be confirmed since the device image available confirm the alleged failure.The device inspection of the available picture of the screwdriver reveals that the tip of the device is broken off.There could be seen spots of water marks as well on the shaft region of the device.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned and the lot number was not communicated.Indications of material manufacturing or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "in one of my cases today, the tip of the baseplate inserter screwdriver t-20, broke while inserting the baseplate.Before inserting the baseplate, we used the appropriate hard bone drill & 6.5mm central screw tap.The surgeon tried unsuccessfully on multiple occasions and different means to remove the broken tip.She finally burred it down with a highspeed bur.The effort to remove the broken driver tip caused about 10 minutes delay.She was finally about to insert the glenosphere over the baseplate.".
 
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Brand Name
TORNIER PERFORM REVERSE GLENOID BASPLT INSRTR SCREWDRVR T20
Common Device Name
SCREWDRIVER
Manufacturer (Section D)
TORNIER INC
10801 nesbitt avenue s
bloomington MN 55437
Manufacturer (Section G)
TORNIER INC
10801 nesbitt avenue s
bloomington MN 55437
Manufacturer Contact
cécile lefeuvre
325 corporate drive
mahwah, NJ 07430
2018315000
MDR Report Key20995324
Report Number0001649390-2024-00729
Device Sequence Number20913629
Product Code HXX
UDI-Device Identifier00846832062461
UDI-Public00846832062461
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAZ
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/23/2025
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 NumberMWJ123
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/03/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/27/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/20/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/23/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age64 YR
Patient SexMale
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