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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED FRACTURE SPACER HEIGHT +9MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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TORNIER S.A.S. AEQUALIS REVERSED FRACTURE SPACER HEIGHT +9MM; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number DWD920
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 12/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
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, the revision of liner, spacer and glenosphere was done due to infection that spread from another joint.No further information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation, and no other evidence was 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.It is specified in the ifu as follows- the following situations threaten the success of the shoulder replacement implant- people likely to fall, alcoholism or drug abuse, inability of the patient to follow the surgeon's recommendations and the physical therapy program.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.Based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The event was most likely caused by a patient's failure to follow instructions (alcohol problem resulting in numerous falls and revisions, with an increased risk of infection).If any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the revision of liner, spacer and glenosphere was done due to infection that spread from another joint.No further information was provided.
 
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Brand Name
AEQUALIS REVERSED FRACTURE SPACER HEIGHT +9MM
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
dannielle stap
325 corporate drive
mahwah, NJ 07430
2018315000
MDR Report Key24080100
Report Number3000931034-2026-00072
Device Sequence Number20290643
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier03700386931888
UDI-Public03700386931888
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K082120
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2025
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/02/2026
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? No
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Catalogue NumberDWD920
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/17/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/05/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/15/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/02/2026
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age62 YR
Patient SexMale
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