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FDA product code PHX · class 2 · Orthopedic
Shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration: medical device reports filed with FDA
13,005 reports carry this product code, 2015–2026; 30 brands with a page.
- 13,005
- reports with this product code
- 0.1% of all MAUDE reports
- 3,022
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 2,567 in the 12 months before
- 11.2%
- classified as malfunction
- 62.3% across all reports
- 0.1%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0.9% across all reports
Product code PHX is FDA's classification for "Shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration" (orthopedic panel), a class 2 device. 13,005 medical device reports carry this product code, 0.1% of the MAUDE database, from July 2015 to August 2026.
3,022 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 18% from 2,567 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (88.7%), malfunction (11.2%) and death (0.1%). 30 brand names with a page on this site carry this code; the brands table is ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Brands with this product code
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Manufacturers named
| Manufacturer (as written on reports) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Encore Medical L P | 3,108 | 23.9% |
| Zimmer Biomet | 2,466 | 19% |
| Tornier | 1,093 | 8.4% |
| Fx Solutions | 879 | 6.8% |
| Medacta International | 730 | 5.6% |
| Depuy Ireland - 3015516266 | 729 | 5.6% |
| Arthrex | 626 | 4.8% |
| Tornier S | 362 | 2.8% |
| Exactech | 304 | 2.3% |
| Limacorporate | 241 | 1.9% |
| Depuy France Sas - 3003895575 | 91 | 0.7% |
| Ascension Orthopedics | 39 | 0.3% |
| Depuy Ireland | 38 | 0.3% |
| Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing | 30 | 0.2% |
| Depuy International - 8010379 | 25 | 0.2% |
Reports by month, five years
FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
Event type and report source
Event type
Who filed
Grey bar: all 26,136,888 MAUDE reports.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Device dislodged or dislocated | 2,468 | 19% |
| Fracturea broken bone | 938 | 7.2% |
| Unstable | 720 | 5.5% |
| Loosening of implant not related to bone-ingrowth | 510 | 3.9% |
| Breakthe device broke | 430 | 3.3% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 422 | 3.2% |
| Patient device interaction problem | 372 | 2.9% |
| Osseointegration problem | 246 | 1.9% |
| Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert | 179 | 1.4% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 177 | 1.4% |
| Naturally worn | 167 | 1.3% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 148 | 1.1% |
| Migrationthe device moved from where it was placed | 111 | 0.9% |
| Positioning failure | 110 | 0.8% |
| Loss of osseointegration | 97 | 0.7% |
| Device appears to trigger rejection | 87 | 0.7% |
| Device-device incompatibility | 68 | 0.5% |
| Malposition of device | 67 | 0.5% |
| Unintended movement | 67 | 0.5% |
| Material deformation | 57 | 0.4% |
Questions about shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration reports
What is product code PHX?
FDA's classification code for "Shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration", class 2, reviewed by the orthopedic panel. Every device report carries the product code of the device involved.
How many reports carry this code?
13,005 reports through August 2026, 3,022 of them in the latest 12 months.
Which brands appear most often?
Rsp (1,308), Djo Surgical (851), Humelock Reversed (661), Rsp Shoulder (292) and Shoulder System (283). Widely used products collect more reports because more people use them.
Can the brands table be used to rank the devices?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." Brands differ in how many are in use, how long they have been sold and how reports are collected.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.