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NA MWB218Recalls & reported problems

Tornier · Glenoid Sphere Extractor · Class 1

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03700386969492), received between Feb 8, 2019 and Feb 8, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    THE THREE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS ARE CROSS THREADED AND CANNOT BE CONTINUED TO USE. THE TIP OF THE GLENOID SPHERE EXTRACTOR SCREW (MWD148) BROKE OFF INSIDE THE WOUND AND IT TOOK 1.5 HOURS TO RETRIEVE IT. THE GLENOID SPHERE EXTRACTOR SCREW (MWD148) ALSO BECAME CROSS THREADED IN THE GLENOID SPHERE EXTRACTOR 42 MM (MWB218).

    Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 8320592 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.