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/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 23,085
- Deaths
- 33
- Injuries
- 19,246
- Malfunctions
- 2,523
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 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).
- 2024-03-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED,47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-02-12, b) Medium, Item Number 314-02-13, c) Large, Item Number 314-02-14, d) Extra Large, Item Number 314-02-15, 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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