Equinoxe 321-09-36Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862558831), received between Mar 11, 2021 and Apr 3, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

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

13 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K063569); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 3, 2023Device Damaged by Another Device; Device Damaged by Another Device

  THE CENTER OF THE POLY IMPACTOR BROKE WHILE IMPACTING THE POLY. THERE WAS A 30 SECONDS SURGICAL DELAY WHICH WAS ENOUGH TIME TO SWITCH TO THE 38MM IMPACTOR. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED DUE TO THE DELAY. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16667660 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 1, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED, THAT DURING AN INITIAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE, THE IMPACTOR TIP BROKE DURING POLY IMPACTION. NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT WOUND SITE. PIECES WERE ALL ACCOUNTED FOR. THE SURGERY AND PT WERE UNAFFECTED. THE PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16464661 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2021Break; Break

  AS REPORTED, DURING A PROCEDURE ON A (B)(6) FEMALE PATIENT, THE IMPACTOR TIP BROKE INTO TWO PIECES WHILE ASSEMBLING COMPONENTS ON THE BACK TABLE. PATIENT WAS UNAFFECTED BY BROKEN INSTRUMENT. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11463884 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K063569. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2561-2025 · Aug 15, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe, Reverse Shoulder Humeral Liners, REF: 320-38-00,145-DEG PE 38MM HUM LINER +0/ 320-38-03,145-DEG PE 38MM HUM LINER +2.5/ 320-42-00,145-DEG PE 42MM HUM LINER +0/
• Z-1424-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,46mm Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-46-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-46-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-1419-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,38mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-13, Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-1425-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,46mmConstrained Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-46-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-46-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-1423-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,42mm Constrained Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-42-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-42-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-1422-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,42mm Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-42-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-42-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-1418-2024 · Mar 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER, 38mm Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Z-0579-2024 · Nov 21, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System, Catalog Numbers: a) 320-36-00, b) 320-36-03, c) 320-36-04, d) 320-36-10, e) 320-36-13, f) 320-38-00, g) 320-38-13, h) 320-40-00,
• Z-3020-2020 · Aug 24, 2020 · Terminated
  Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit 4.5 x 22 mm.
• Z-3019-2020 · Aug 24, 2020 · Terminated
  Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit 4.5 x 18 mm.
• Z-0012-2019 · Aug 21, 2018 · Open, Classified
  Equinoxe Reverse Drill Bit Kit, Catalog Number 321-20-00 Product Usage: Shoulder surgery
• Z-0900-2017 · Oct 25, 2016 · Terminated
  Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Fixed Angle Torque Defining Screw Kit
• Z-2117-2012 · Jun 15, 2012 · Terminated
  Equinoxe Reverse Compression Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.