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Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented

FDA adverse event reports and recall history for prosthesis, shoulder, semi-constrained, metal/polymer cemented (product code KWS), from the public MAUDE corpus and the live FDA recall database.

Total reports
23,763
Deaths
33
Injuries
19,887
Malfunctions
2,560

Reports per year

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

  • 2026-09-16Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

    DURACON XL ANGLED TIB INS 11/14MM C-M064-1-300 SELF-PRESSURIZING GLENOID SIZE 8 C-M062-6-800 C-M062-7-500 C-M063-2-600 SELF-PRESSURIZING GLENOID SIZE 9 C-M063-5-000 SHOULDER - GLENOID #11 5361-6111 SHOULDER - GLENOID #5 5361-6105 SHOULDER - GLENOID #7 5361-6107 SHOULDER - GLENOID #9 5361-6109 SHOULDER - KEELED GLENOID #11 5361-6211 SHOULDER - KEELED GLENOID #5 5361-6205 SHOULDER - KEELED GLENOID #7 5361-6207 SHOULDER - KEELED GLENOID #9 5361-6209 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

    Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.

  • 2026-04-03Open, ClassifiedLabeling design

    Tornier HRS Max parts: 1. TORNIER HRS Max Tuberosity Body Lat Coat, Small, Cat. No. ARS1041101 2. TORNIER HRS Max Tuberosity Body No Coat, Small, Cat. No. ARS1041102 3. TORNIER HRS Max Trial, Cat. No. ARS10252

    Affected products were incorrectly labeled as Tornier HRS Max products. These parts are compatible with the Tornier HRS system only, and are incompatible with the Tornier HRS Max system.

  • 2026-02-24Open, ClassifiedProcess control

    Brand Name: Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis (RSP) Product Name: RSP HUMERAL SOCKET INSERT, 32MM +4MM, STANDARD HXe-plus Model/Catalog Number: 509-00-432

    Knee and Humeral socket implants contain incorrect labeling.

  • 2026-02-02Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

    TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED PERIP SCREW 5.0MMX18MM NON STERILE, catalog number DWJ318

    A specific lot of screws is incorrectly labeled. Screws are labeled as 5.0mmx18mm but actual screws are 5.00mmx14mm. If mismatch is detected during surgery, the issue may cause a minor delay in surgery. If not detected and incorrect screw is used, issue may increase risk of earlier mechanical failure, loosening, and need for revision surgery.

  • 2025-09-10Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

    Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL Product Name: ALTIVATE REVERSE WEDGE GLENOID REAMER HEAD Model/Catalog Number: 804-06-311 Product Description: Material: S.S/Nitronic, Non-Sterile

    Their is a potential that the reamer may kick or bind up during or immediately prior to use.

  • 2025-09-10Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

    Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL Product Name: ALTIVATE REVERSE WEDGE GLENOID REAMER BOSS DRILL, 6.5mm Model/Catalog Number: 804-06-312 Product Description: Material: S.S., Non Sterile

    Their is a potential that the reamer may kick or bind up during or immediately prior to use.

  • 2025-09-10Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

    Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL Product Name: ALTIVATE REVERSE WEDGE GLENOID REAMER SLEEVE Model/Catalog Number: 804-06-310 Product Description: Material: S.S/CoCrMo, Non-Sterile

    Their is a potential that the reamer may kick or bind up during or immediately prior to use.

  • 2024-03-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, Mates with 38, 41, 44 head, alpha curvature, Sizes: a), Small, Item Number 314-01-02; b) Medium, Item number 314-01-03; c) Large, Item Number 314-01-04, Shoulder Arthroplasty

    The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

  • 2024-03-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, mates with 47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-01-12, b) Medium, Item Number 314-01-13, c) Large, Item Number 314-01-14, Shoulder Arthroplasty

    The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

  • 2024-03-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, mates with 47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-02-02, b) Medium, Item Number 314-02-03, c) Large, Item Number 314-02-04, Shoulder Arthroplasty

    The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

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