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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. EQUINOXE, HUMERAL HEAD SHORT, 50MM (BETA); PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED

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EXACTECH, INC. EQUINOXE, HUMERAL HEAD SHORT, 50MM (BETA); PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 310-01-50
Medical Device Problem Code Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Osteolysis (2377); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
Date of Event 06/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitants: (b)(6), 300-10-45 - equinoxe replicator plate 4.5mm o/s, (b)(6), 300-20-02 - equinox square torque define screw drive kit, (b)(6), 300-30-10 - equinoxe preserve stem 10mm, (b)(6), 315-35-00 - glnd kwire, (b)(6), 315-35-00 - glnd kwire.H3: customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this patient's right shoulder was revised approximately 7 years post initial operation.The poly had been worn and broken into pieces.There was a main fracture across the middle of poly.The peripheral pegs and poly were removed with forceps.The middle of the center cage was still in the bone and solidly fixed.The removal tool was used to extract in a single piece.The patient's rotator cuff was fully intact.The preserve stem was exposed proximally due to lytic lesions, but was noted to be well fixed.Osteolysis was also observed on the glenoid side which required bone grafting.Patient was revised from an anatomic to reverse.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: h11.Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined that this device did not cause or contribute to the reported event.As a result, this complaint event is no longer considered reportable by exactech and this report may be disregarded.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this patient's right shoulder was revised approximately 7 years post initial operation.The poly had been worn and broken into pieces.There was a main fracture across the middle of poly.The peripheral pegs and poly were removed with forceps.The middle of the center cage was still in the bone and solidly fixed.The removal tool was used to extract in a single piece.The patient's rotator cuff was fully intact.The preserve stem was exposed proximally due to lytic lesions but was noted to be well fixed.Osteolysis was also observed on the glenoid side which required bone grafting.Patient was revised from an anatomic to reverse.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Additional information was received that confirmed there was metalosis from the anatomic head articulating on the pegs.The representative also noted, the pegs had to be reamed out to remove them (the internal threads on the removal device didn¿t grip).As a result, they had metalosis and bone loss.The glenoid was then bone grafted for the reverse baseplate.
 
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Brand Name
EQUINOXE, HUMERAL HEAD SHORT, 50MM (BETA)
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
Manufacturer (Section D)
EXACTECH, INC.
2320 nw 66 court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer (Section G)
EXACTECH
2320 nw 66th court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer Contact
geoff gannon
2320 nw 66th court
gainesville, FL 32653
3523771140
MDR Report Key22563799
Report Number1038671-2025-02538
Device Sequence Number9247586
Product Code HSD
UDI-Device Identifier10885862083890
UDI-Public10885862083890
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNZ
PMA/510(K) Number
K042021
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2018
Device Explanted Year2025
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/03/2026
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date06/21/2026
Device Catalogue Number310-01-50
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/28/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/03/2025
01/16/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/04/2025
02/03/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
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 Hospitalization;
Patient Age64 YR
Patient SexMale
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