Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System Reversed Platform (Reversed Tray component) Rx Only Sterile Manufacturer Tornier SAS - Saint Martin, France. Shoulder prosthesis component.
- Company
- Tornier, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- May 28, 2021
- Terminated
- April 14, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2025-2021
- Quantity
- 20
- Firm Location
- Bloomington, MN
Reason for Recall
Two lots have been swapped thus have the incorrect product in the package. The component may be of a different thickness.
Distribution
IL and TX Belgium, France and United Kingdom
Lot / Code Info
Item Number DWF500 Lot # 1179AW Exp. Date 2026-02-24 and Item Number DWF510 Lot # 1197AW Exp. Date 2026-02-25
Root Cause
Employee error
Action Taken
Consignees were sent a Tornier "Urgent-Field Safety Notice - Medical Device Recall" letter dated May 28, 2021. The letter was addressed to Healthcare professionals and distributors. The letter described the problem and product involved. Advised consignees to immediately discontinue use of the affected product and to return any unused affected product to their facility. Advised their distributors to notify all accounts. They also attached a questionnaire needed for inventory status.Immediately quarantine all recalled products they have and return all affected product to Tornier SAS as soon as possible. If they have further distributed the affected product, we are asking them to notify the applicable parties at once about this recall. They may copy and distribute the notification letter and Tornier SAS will work directly with them to collect the recalled items. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned or contact Customer Service +1 888 494 7950.