Tornier Perform MWJ123Recalls & reported problems
Tornier, Inc. · Baseplate Inserter Screwdriver · Class 1
All models of Tornier Perform (40)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Tornier Perform baseplate inserter screwdriver is used during shoulder implant surgery to seat and tighten the baseplate. Most of the 32 reports describe the tip snapping or breaking off during surgery, sometimes leaving a fragment lodged in the central screw head of the baseplate. Four reports involved injuries, and no deaths were reported. There are no recalls naming this device, and reports in the past 12 months (7) were fewer than the 11 in the prior 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 36
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 36 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00846832062461), received between May 20, 2021 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 32 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (31 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture31
- Break23
- Material Twisted/Bent3
- Material Deformation2
- Corroded1
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions29
- Foreign Body In Patient5
- Insufficient Information4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 36 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Corroded; Fracture
Tip of driver broke off while in use (tightening the glenosphere). Broken tip removed from implant, 5-minute delay of case. No debris reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898909 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50675203 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25830016 ↗MalfunctionJul 7, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IN A REVISION, THE SURGEON WAS TRYING THE ADVANCE THE CENTRAL SCREW IT THE POLY USING BOTH DRIVERS. IN THE PROCESS THE BOTH DRIVERS WERE BROKE/BENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25736948 ↗InjuryJun 15, 2026Fracture
WHILE EXPLANTING A PERFORM 15 DEGREE FULL WEDGE BASEPLATE THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE INSIDE THE HEAD OF THE CENTRAL SCREW. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS REMOVING THE BASEPLATE WAS ABORTED. A NEW SPHERE WAS FULLY SEATED, IMPACTED AND SCREWED IN TIGHTLY. THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER WAS NOT RETRIEVED. IT REMAINED IN THE CENTRAL SCREW HEAD.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25512163 ↗InjuryJun 15, 2026Fracture
WHILE EXPLANTING A PERFORM 15 DEGREE FULL WEDGE BASEPLATE THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE INSIDE THE HEAD OF THE CENTRAL SCREW. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS REMOVING THE BASEPLATE WAS ABORTED. A NEW SPHERE WAS FULLY SEATED, IMPACTED AND SCREWED IN TIGHTLY. THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER WAS NOT RETRIEVED. IT REMAINED IN THE CENTRAL SCREW HEAD.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25512161 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE POST OP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24689648 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Fracture
SURGEON WAS INSERTING BASEPLATE INTO GLENOID WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED VERY HARD BORN. EXCESSIVE TORQUE WAS NEEDED TO TURN THE SCREW, AT WHICH POINT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF AND WAS RETAINED IN THE HEAD OF THE CENTER SCREW. GLENOSPHERE WAS ABLE TO ATTACH JUST FINE, AND THE CASE PROCEEDED AS PLANNED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24121028 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Fracture; Fracture
TIP OF DRIVER BROKE OFF WHILE TIGHTENING FINAL GLENOSPHERE IMPLANT. THE BROKEN TIP FELL OUT AND WAS DISPOSED OF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23820727 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Fracture; Fracture
DURING REVISION SURGERY, THE PERIPHERAL AND SPHERE SCREWDRIVER SNAPPED WITHIN THE CENTRAL SCREW OF THE BASEPLATE. THE BASEPLATE INSERTER SCREWDRIVER ALSO FRACTURED. BECAUSE THE FRAGMENT WAS LODGED AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED USING THE STANDARD TECHNIQUE, THE SURGICAL TEAM PIVOTED TO AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR BASEPLATE REMOVAL. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE BASEPLATE INSERTER HANDLE BROKE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23803485 ↗InjuryNov 18, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IMPLANTATION, THE TIP OF THE LONG WHITE SCREWDRIVER FRACTURED AND BROKE OFF INTO THE HEAD OF THE CENTRAL SCREW WHILE THE BASEPLATE WAS BEING TIGHTENED. THE FRAGMENTED PIECES WERE RETRIEVED INTRAOPERATIVELY. NO REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENTS OR IMPLANTS WERE REQUIRED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE BASEPLATE FULLY SEATED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23582676 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE INTRA OP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22830996 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE OFF INTRA OP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829641 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
SCREWDRIVER BROKE REMOVING A CENTER SCREW FROM A REVISION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22547535 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR WAS USING THE LONG WHITE SCREW DRIVER TO REMOVE A SCREW AND THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER SNAPPED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21954087 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ITEM WAS RETURNED FROM A PRIMARY SURGERY IN A BROKEN CONDITION. NO HARD BONE, DEBRIS, OR PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOTED. THE ITEM WAS INSPECTED BEFORE BEING SENT OUT FOR THE CASE AND HAS SINCE BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21635543 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN EXTRACTION OF A BASEPLATE, TWO SCREWDRIVER TIPS BROKE. THE BROKEN SCREWDRIVER TIPS WERE REMOVED. THE CASE LASTED AROUND SIX HOURS DUE TO THE BROKEN DRIVERS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21229350 ↗MalfunctionJan 15, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
SURGEON WAS TRYING TO GET SCREW OUT OF BASEPLATE ON BACKTABLE AND DRIVER BROKE AT TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21160028 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
AS REPORTED: "IN ONE OF MY CASES TODAY, THE TIP OF THE BASEPLATE INSERTER SCREWDRIVER T-20, BROKE WHILE INSERTING THE BASEPLATE. BEFORE INSERTING THE BASEPLATE, WE USED THE APPROPRIATE HARD BONE DRILL & 6.5MM CENTRAL SCREW TAP. THE SURGEON TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND DIFFERENT MEANS TO REMOVE THE BROKEN TIP. SHE FINALLY BURRED IT DOWN WITH A HIGHSPEED BUR. THE EFFORT TO REMOVE THE BROKEN DRIVER TIP CAUSED ABOUT 10 MINUTES DELAY. SHE WAS FINALLY ABOUT TO INSERT THE GLENOSPHERE OVER THE BASEPLATE."
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20995324 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
THE DRIVER TIP BROKE WHEN THE SURGEON USED IT TO IMPACT AND SEAT THE GLENOSPHERE ONTO THE BASEPLATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20956104 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
AS REPORTED: "SURGEON WAS INSTALLING A GLENOSPHERE ONTO THE BASEPLATE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. THE SURGEON NOTICED THE WHITE HANDLE OF THE TOOL STARTED SPINNING WITHOUT TURNING THE SHAFT OF THE DRIVER. THE SMALLER, RATCHETING TORX BIT HAD TO BE USED TO FINISH INSTALLING THE GLENOSPHERE. REALIZED AFTER THE CASE THE METAL ROD BROKE OFF IN THE WHITE HANDLE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20925068 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2024Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent
AS REPORTED: "DRIVER TIP BROKE/TWISTED UPON TIGHTENING OF GLENOSPHERE" IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO DEBRIS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20605223 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER BROKEN WHILST SCREWING IN A BASEPLATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20550879 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Break; Fracture; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BOTH ENDS OF THE SCREWDRIVERS CHIPPED OFF DURING USE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20398055 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LONG WHITE SCREWDRIVER BROKE WHILE TRYING TO TIGHTEN GLENOSPHERE ONTO BASEPLATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20228393 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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