Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 25, 2013
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 Fra…
Tornier, Inc recalled AEQUALIS Reversed II or AEQUALIS Reversed Fracture Impactor. These products are containe… - a moderate-severity action.
AEQUALIS Reversed II or AEQUALIS Reversed Fracture Impactor. These products are containe… was recalled by Tornier, Inc in September 25, 2013. Reason: Following the identification of the disassociation of an impactor tip during surgery, Tornier is initiating a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2199-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Tornier, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Following the identification of the disassociation of an impactor tip during surgery, Tornier is initiating a….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2199-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2199-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 13, 2013. 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 2,298 (1045 US, 1253 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 eve… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: .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, AR…. 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2,298 (1045 US, 1253 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2199-2013 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Tornier, Inc |
| Firm location | Bloomington, MN |
| Affected scope | 2,298 (1045 US, 1253 OUS) |
| 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, I… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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