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Shoulder System 04.01.0160Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · Glenoid polyaxial locking screw - L26 · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630040706476), received between Mar 8, 2019 and Mar 13, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Device Appears to Trigger Rejection1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • Joint Impingement1
  • Medical device site infection1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 13, 2026Break

    APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY, X-RAYS CLEARLY SHOWED THE BREAKAGE OF ONE GLENOID SCREW. A REVISION SURGERY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN PERFORMED.

    Patient problems: Joint Impingement

    MAUDE report 24588555 ↗
  • InjuryOct 21, 2025Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

    AFTER 3 YEARS 4 MONTHS FROM THE PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO AN INFECTION AND THE PATHOGEN IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REVISED THE GLENOID TO A LATERAL GLENOSPHERE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO INFORMATION ON THE GLENOSPHERE ARE AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Medical device site infection

    MAUDE report 23347367 ↗
  • InjuryMay 3, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    THE PRONGS OF THE GLENOID POLYAXIAL LOCKING SCREW DEFORMED DURING INSERTION. THE SURGEON HAD TO CUT OFF THE HEAD AND LEAVE THE BROKEN SCREW INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. BONE WAS VERY HARD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19237810 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2019Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    THE SURGEON MAY HAVE MISPLACED THE SCREW DURING SURGERY AND THE HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE. HE DECIDED TO USE ANOTHER SCREW TO COMPLETE THE CASE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8403057 ↗

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