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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 Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
Date of Event 07/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, 2 screws broke (catalog# dwd138 and dwd144) and the entire prosthesis (baseplate) was loose.The issue was noticed by x ray.Required a revision procedure.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, 2 screws broke (catalog# dwd138 and dwd144) and the entire prosthesis (baseplate) was loose.The issue was noticed by x ray.Required a revision procedure.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could be confirmed.The device was not returned but evidences were provided, based on provided image which match the alleged failure.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned for investigation.Since an x-ray was provided, the opinion of the medical expert was requested and stated as follows this looks like aseptic loosening since only the glenoid component is affected.The implant lost/or did not have full osseointegration (no x-ray time-line available).The screws broke at the junction on where they were still fixed at their tips and where the bone was absent.The stem is well-fixed.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.More detailed information about the complaint 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.
 
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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
dannielle stap
325 corporate drive
mahwah, NJ 07430
2018315000
MDR Report Key22649309
Report Number3000931034-2025-00393
Device Sequence Number8677825
Product Code PHX
UDI-Device Identifier03700386917110
UDI-Public(01)03700386917110(11)230307(17)280307
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K050316
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Device Explanted Year2025
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/05/2025
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 NumberDWD138
Device Lot NumberAE4330
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/02/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/09/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/29/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/05/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured03/07/2023
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 Age61 YR
Patient SexMale
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