INHANCE 6205-10-107Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · INHANCE SHOULDER SYSTEM TAPER AND SHELL EXTRACTOR TIP · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 13
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295539445), received between Apr 28, 2023 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 13 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (10 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Deformation10
- Break5
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Naturally Worn2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions13
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that during extraction, the shell taper adapter became stuck on the star drive 30. The reporter were not able to get them separated.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50801245 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE EXTRACTION TIP CROSS THREADED INTO HUMERAL SHELL THAT WAS REMOVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25234187 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING WAS BROKEN AND THE EXTRACTOR TAPER SHELL WAS STRIPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24054512 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADS WERE STRIPPED OF THE INSTRUMENT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23312054 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A STRIPPED EXTRACTOR TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22630150 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS ARE BROKEN, BENT, AND STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21575815 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS ARE BROKEN, BENT, AND STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21575812 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS ARE BROKEN, BENT, AND STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21575811 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS ARE BROKEN, BENT, AND STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21575810 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS ARE BROKEN, BENT, AND STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21575807 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED AND STATES THAT: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS OR DELAYS TO REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20736479 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn; Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn
DURING AN INHANCE SHOULDER PROCEDURE, HAD TO REMOVE THE BOTH A IMPLANT SHELL AND LINER, IN ORDER TO DO SO THE THREADED TIP EXTRACTOR/TAPER SHELL EXTRACTOR TIP WAS UTILIZED. BOTH WERE ATTACHED TO TWO CANNULATED IMPACTOR HANDLES TO REMOVE IT, UNFORTUNATELY A LOT OF TORQUE WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE IT WHICH CAUSED THE THIN THREADS OF THE INSTRUMENTS TO GET DAMAGE AND UNUSABLE. IN ADDITION THE BASEPLATE INSERTER ROD THREADS AND ONE GLENOSPHERE INSERTER TIP WERE DAMAGED AGAIN TO THIN THREADS WHILE TRYING TO IMPACT THE GLENOSPHERE INTO THE BASE PLATE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. A SECOND SET OF INSTRUMENTS WAS USED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19277079 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREADS ON THE INSTRUMENT ARE STRIPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16833881 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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