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

Catalog Number	DWD180
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	02/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Once the investigation is completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
The aequalis devices were implanted to the patient's right shoulder.The devices were removed because the patient got an infection (maybe from kidney) while the surgeon thought that the infection was not caused by the implant.Because the patient was quite elderly, revision was not considered, and the surgery was completed with a cement mold containing antibiotics.
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.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.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.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 the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
The aequalis devices were implanted to the patient's right shoulder.The devices were removed because the patient got an infection (maybe from kidney) while the surgeon thought that the infection was not caused by the implant.Because the patient was quite elderly, revision was not considered, and the surgery was completed with a cement mold containing antibiotics.

• Brand Name: AEQUALIS REVERSED GLENOSPHERE CENTERED 36MM X 25MM
• 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: cécile lefeuvre ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 21631720
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-00424
• Device Sequence Number: 15830492
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03700386935824
• UDI-Public: 03700386935824
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K081059
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/15/2025

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 Catalogue Number: DWD180
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown