Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 20, 2019
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
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 packa…
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Tornier, Inc recalled Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 37003… - a moderate-severity action.
Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 37003… was recalled by Tornier, Inc in November 20, 2019. Reason: During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise mov…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0405-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Tornier, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise mov….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 88K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- November 20, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0405-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
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 list the affected scope as 87869 units.
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.
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Affected scope
87869 units
Related Recalls
6
3 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.
Recall Profile
| 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 |
| Firm location | Bloomington, MN |
| Affected scope | 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.
What to do with this recall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Tornier, Inc. Units affected: 87869 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
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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