AEQUALIS Reversed II or AEQUALIS Reversed Fracture Impactor. These products are contained within the Aequalis reversed II Instrument set tray no.YKAD83 and the Aequalis reversed fracture instrument set tray no.YKAD95. The items affected are MWD21, MWD023, MWD024 and MWD025. The impactor is an instrument used during shoulder arthroplasty; it is not implanted. The impactor is used to set the glenoid sphere, poly insert, spacer, and hemi adapter into place during surgery. The impactor is a two piece instrument which consists of a tip and a handle. The tip is made of plastic and metal that is pressed together for assembly.
- Company
- Tornier, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- August 13, 2013
- Posted
- September 13, 2013
- Terminated
- March 3, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-2199-2013
- Quantity
- 2,298 (1045 US, 1253 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Bloomington, MN
Reason for Recall
Following the identification of the disassociation of an impactor tip during surgery, Tornier is initiating a voluntary recall of all lots of Aequalis Reversed II and Reversed Fracture impactors. Upon review of the event, Tornier determined that a redesign of the instrument was warranted. These products are contained within the Aequalis Revered II instrument set tray no YKAD83 and the Aequalis R
Distribution
.Worldwide Distribution - USA including Puerto Rico and the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO,CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NC, OH, OR, PA and TX., and the countries of CANADA, MEXICO, HONG KONG, SOUTH AFRICA, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, ISRAEL, AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, FINLAND,FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND and UNITED KINGDOM
Lot / Code Info
all lots
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Tornier sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customer were advised to cease further use and distribution of the product and to contact all end users. Also requested the completion and return of the attached questionnaire via fax to 952-236-4007, e-mail to CustomerServices@Tonier.com or using the envelope provided. We apologize for the incovenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888 494-7950.