FDA recall record

Tornier Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System Reversed Platform (Reversed Tray component) Rx recall — FDA Z-2025-2021

Two lots have been swapped thus have the incorrect product in the package. The component may be of a different thickness.

Class IIclassification
Z-2025-2021official record ID
Jul 21, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2025-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmTornier, Inc.
Report dateJul 21, 2021
Recall initiation dateMay 28, 2021
Quantity20
LocationBloomington, MN, United States

Official product description

Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System Reversed Platform (Reversed Tray component) Rx Only Sterile Manufacturer Tornier SAS - Saint Martin, France. Shoulder prosthesis component.

Why the product was recalled

Two lots have been swapped thus have the incorrect product in the package. The component may be of a different thickness.

Distribution information

IL and TX Belgium, France and United Kingdom

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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