Equinoxe 321-35-38Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862087805), received between Nov 10, 2022 and Sep 28, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

18 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K042021, K093430, K113309); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 28, 2023Break; Break

  AS REPORTED DURING SURGICAL USE, THE SURGEON WAS REARING THE GLENOID AND WENT UP TO THE 38 REAMER AND IT CAUGHT A PIECE OF THE SUPERIOR GLENOID AND BOUND UP AT THE END OF HIS REAMING. SURGEON HANDED THE REAMER BACK TO THE TECH AND SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAMER HAD BROKEN WHEN IT CAUGHT THE SUPERIOR GLENOID. NO BROKEN PIECES, PARTS FELL INTO PATIENT WOUND SITE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY/PROLONGATION. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. IMAGES RECEIVED. SALES REP WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN X-RAYS. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURN. NO OTHER PATIENT INFORMATION/MEDICAL HISTORY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17840865 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 10, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, A SIZE 38 CANNULATED REAMER BROKE. FRAGMENTS, PARTS OR PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT WOUND SITE AND WERE REMOVED. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY, AMOUNT OF TIME NOT REPORTED. ADVERSE EVENT AS A RESULT INDICATED ¿NO¿, ¿THERE ARE NO ADVERSE EVENTS AS A RESULT AS YET¿. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 15777263 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K042021, K093430, K113309. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0536-2026 · Sep 5, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Brand Name: Equinoxe Ergo Product Name: Adjustable Angle rTSA Reamer, 46mm Model/Catalog Number: 321-59-46 Software Version: N/A Product Description: rTSA Reamer, 46mm Component: N
• Z-0537-2026 · Sep 5, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Brand Name: Equinoxe Ergo Product Name: Ergo Augments Pilot Tip Converter Model/Catalog Number: 301-11-11 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Pilot Tip Converter Piece Compo
• Z-0535-2026 · Sep 5, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Brand Name: Equinoxe Ergo Product Name: Adjustable Angle rTSA Reamer, 42mm Model/Catalog Number: 321-59-42 Software Version: N/A Product Description: rTSA Reamer, 42mm Component: N
• Z-1415-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, CEMENTED, Right, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-32, b) 41, 44, 47, 50, head, Medium, Item Numbe
• Z-1413-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID, CEMENTED, beta curvature, Mates with: a) 47, 50, 53 head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-13, b) 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-14, c) 47
• Z-1403-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  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 Nu
• Z-1414-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, CEMENTED, Left, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50, head, Medium, Item Number
• Z-1402-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  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
• Z-1404-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  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 Nu
• Z-1405-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  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
• Z-1412-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID, CEMENTED, alpha curvature, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-02, b) 38, 41, 44 head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-03, c) 3
• Z-0884-2021 · Nov 9, 2020 · Open, Classified
  Equinoxe Humeral Stem, Primary, Press Fit, 11mm
• Z-0459-2021 · Oct 6, 2020 · Terminated
  Catalog 314-13-23, Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Left, Medium
• Z-0460-2021 · Oct 6, 2020 · Terminated
  Catalog 314-13-33, Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Right, Medium
• Z-0414-2018 · Aug 31, 2017 · Terminated
  Equinoxe Cage, Glenoid, Alpha, Small Product Usage: The Equinoxe Shoulder System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals with degenerative diseases or fractures of t

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