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Devices › Prosthesis, shoulder, semi-constrained, metal/polymer cemented

Device brand name · Glenoid head w/retaining screw rsp 32mm/neutral

Rsp Shoulder: medical device reports filed with FDA

2,006 reports name it, 2010–2019. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Encore Medical L P. Product code KWS.

2,006
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 124 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
1.2%
classified as malfunction
10.9% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
1 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 2,006 reports that name the brand "Rsp Shoulder" (glenoid head w/retaining screw rsp 32mm/neutral), received between May 2010 and June 2019; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Encore Medical L P. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none 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 (66.2%), other (30.7%) and malfunction (1.2%); across all prosthesis, shoulder, semi-constrained, metal/polymer cemented reports (product code KWS) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 10.9%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are device dislodged or dislocated (37.7%), insufficient device problem information (12.1%) and unstable (10.4%). The patient problems coded most often are fall, joint dislocation and pain. 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."

Reports by month, five years

No report naming Rsp Shoulder was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in June 2019.

By year received

01513022010: 6320102011: 14320112012: 18720122013: 20720132014: 28220142015: 26120152016: 13520162017: 30220172018: 27520182019: 1512019

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%1
Injury66.2%1,328
Malfunction1.2%25
Other30.7%615
Not given1.8%37

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%2,006
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 23,454 reports carrying product code KWS. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Device dislodged or dislocated75637.7%15.5%
Insufficient device problem information24212.1%10.3%
Unstable20910.4%5.1%
Breakthe device broke1236.1%3.9%
Device slipped1165.8%1.7%
Loose or intermittent connection1075.3%2.5%
Fracturea broken bone783.9%7.8%
Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly572.8%1.5%
Improper or incorrect procedure or method301.5%0.3%
Inadequacy of device shape and/or size301.5%0.7%
Human-device interface problem291.4%0.2%
Detachment of device component281.4%0.6%
Material separation140.7%0.5%
Contamination90.4%0.1%
Naturally worn90.4%2.7%
Component falling60.3%0.1%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off60.3%2%
Malposition of device60.3%0.9%
Migration or expulsion of device40.2%1.1%
Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient40.2%0.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Falla fall1939.6%
Joint dislocationa dislocated joint1678.3%
Painpain, site not specified1336.6%
Failure of implant954.7%
Bone fracture(s)673.3%
Loss of range of motion170.8%
Discomfortdiscomfort160.8%
Limited mobility of the implanted joint110.5%
Device embedded in tissue or plaque90.4%
Injurya physical injury90.4%
Osteolysis90.4%
Complaint, ill-defined60.3%
Impaired healingslow healing50.2%
Ambulation or postural difficulties40.2%
Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient40.2%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureRsp ShoulderProduct code KWSAll MAUDE reports
Reports2,00623,45426,136,888
Share of that pool—8.6%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports019
Classified as injury66.2%83.5%36.2%
Classified as malfunction1.2%10.9%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.4%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. 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."

Other brands with product code KWS

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Djo Surgical4,7132,4480%
Turon Shoulder54700%
Altivate Reverse Shoulder50000%
Unknown Shoulder Glenosphere335240.3%
Modular Center Post Reamer173210%
Compr Metal Impactor342370%
Comp Rvrs 25mm Bsplt Ha+adptr239170%
Altivate Anatomic Shoulder15000%
Foundation Shoulder15200%
Unknown Shoulder Humeral Stems23981.7%
Unknown Shoulder Implant25480.8%
Dxtend Glenosphere Std D38mm32350%
Unknown Shoulder Metaglene305160.3%
Dxtend Metaglene355140%
Unknown Shoulder Humeral Cup252120.4%

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." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Rsp Shoulder reports

How many FDA reports name Rsp Shoulder?

2,006 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

injury (66.2%), other (30.7%) and malfunction (1.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

device dislodged or dislocated (37.7%), insufficient device problem information (12.1%), unstable (10.4%), break (6.1%) and device slipped (5.8%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Rsp Shoulder was at fault?

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." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

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. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. 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.