FDA Devices Verify with FDA Devices → Moderate Class II Terminated

Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 3700386944482 DWF601C 3700386944499 DWF602A 3700386944505 DWF602B 3700386944512 DWF602C 3700386944529 DWF603A 3700386944536 DWF603B 3700386944543 DWF603C 3700386944550 DWF604A 3700386944567 DWF604B 3700386944574 DWF605A 3700386944598 DWF605B 3700386944604 DWF605C 3700386944611 DWF606A 3700386944628 DWF606B 3700386944635 DWF606C 3700386944642 DWF607A 3700386944659 DWF607B 3700386944666 DWF607C 37

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0405-2020.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

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Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

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Reviewed byPlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team · June 6, 2026

Reported: November 20, 2019 Initiated: October 18, 2019 #Z-0405-2020 87869 units units

Tornier, Inc issued this FDA Devices recall on November 20, 2019. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 87869 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise move within i…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0405-2020) was formally reported on November 20, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 18, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Tornier, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomington, MN. Federal records indicate 87869 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise move within its internal packaging restraints. Movement within the packaging may cause the product to rub agains… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 7 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

87869 units

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product Description

Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 3700386944482 DWF601C 3700386944499 DWF602A 3700386944505 DWF602B 3700386944512 DWF602C 3700386944529 DWF603A 3700386944536 DWF603B 3700386944543 DWF603C 3700386944550 DWF604A 3700386944567 DWF604B 3700386944574 DWF605A 3700386944598 DWF605B 3700386944604 DWF605C 3700386944611 DWF606A 3700386944628 DWF606B 3700386944635 DWF606C 3700386944642 DWF607A 3700386944659 DWF607B 3700386944666 DWF607C 3700386944673 DWF608A 3700386944680 DWF608B 3700386944697 DWF608C 3700386944703 DWF609A 3700386944710 DWF609B 3700386944727 DWF609C 3700386944734 DWF611A 3700386944741 DWF611B 3700386944758 DWF611C 3700386944765 DWF612A 3700386944772 DWF612B 3700386944789 DWF612C 3700386944796 DWF613A 3700386944802 DWF613B 3700386944819 DWF613C 3700386944826 DWF614A 3700386944833 DWF614B 3700386944840 DWF614C 3700386944857 DWF615A 3700386944864 DWF615B 3700386944871 DWF615C 3700386944888 DWF616A 3700386944895 DWF616B 3700386944901 DWF616C 3700386944918 DWF617A 3700386944925 DWF617B 3700386944932 DWF617C 3700386944949 DWF618A 3700386944956 DWF618B 3700386944963 DWF618C 3700386944970 DWF619A 3700386944987 DWF619B 3700386944994 DWF619C 3700386945007 DWF702A 3700386945045 DWF702B 3700386945052 DWF702C 3700386945069 DWF703A 3700386945076 DWF703B 3700386945083 DWF703C 3700386945090 DWF704A 3700386945106 DWF704B 3700386945113 DWF704C 3700386945120 DWF705A 3700386945137 DWF705B 3700386945144 DWF705C 3700386945151 DWF706A 3700386945168 DWF706B 3700386945175 DWF706C 3700386945182 DWF707A 3700386945199 DWF707B 3700386945205 DWF707C 3700386945212 DWF708A 3700386945229 DWF708B 3700386945236 DWF708C 3700386945243 DWF709A 3700386945250 DWF709B 3700386945267 DWF709C 3700386945274 DWF712A 3700386945311 DWF712B 3700386945328 DWF712C 3700386945335 DWF713A 3700386945342 DWF713B 3700386945359 DWF713C 3700386945366 DWF714A 3700386945373 DWF714B 3700386945380 DWF714C 3700386945397 DWF715A 3700386945403 DWF715B 3700386945410 DWF715C 3700386945427 DWF716A 3700386945434 DWF716B 3700386945441 DWF716C 3700386945458 DWF717A 3700386945465 DWF717B 3700386945472 DWF717C 3700386945489 DWF718A 3700386945496 DWF718B 3700386945502 DWF718C 3700386945519 DWF719A 3700386945526 DWF719B 3700386945533 DWF719C 3700386945540 Product Usage: The AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX Convertible Shoulder System is intended for use as: A replacement of shoulder joints in primary anatomic or primary reverse. A replacement of other shoulder joint devices in case of revisions, if sufficient bone stock remains. The AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX Convertible Shoulder System also allows for conversions from anatomic to reverse shoulder prosthesis in case of revision.

Reason for Recall

During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise move within its internal packaging restraints. Movement within the packaging may cause the product to rub against the PETG blister shipping container causing the transfer of PETG material from the blister container to the stem.

Details

Recalling Firm: Tornier, Inc
Units Affected: 87869 units
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution.
Location: Bloomington, MN

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0405-2020
Date reported	November 20, 2019
Date initiated	October 18, 2019
Recalling firm	Tornier, Inc
Units affected	87869 units
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

87869 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) —

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) —

Massive (≥1M units) —

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0405-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0405-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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