Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2291-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Tornier S.A.S. |
| Report date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Quantity | 6631 units |
| Location | Montbonnot St Martin, N/A, France |
Official product description
The Aequalis Pyrocarbon Humeral Heads. Shoulder implant component. Sold OUS only: a) Catalog # DWH039 - Diameter 39 mm Height 14 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, b) Catalog # DWH041 - Diameter 41 m m Height 15 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, c) Catalog # DWH043 - Diameter 43 mm Height 16 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, d) Catalog # DWH046 - Diameter 46 mm Height 17 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, e) Catalog # DWH048 - Diameter 48 mm Height 18 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, f) Catalog # DWH050 - Diameter 50 mm Height 16 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, g) Catalog # DWH051 - Diameter 50 mm Height 19 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, h) Catalog # DWH052 - Diameter 52 mm Height 19 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, i) Catalog # - DWH053 - Diameter 52 mm Height 23 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, j) Catalog # DWH054 - Diameter 54 mm Height 23 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, k) Catalog # DWH139 - Diameter 39 mm Height 14 mm Eccentric HIGH (3.5) Material PyC/CoCr, l) Catalog # DWH141 - Diameter 41 mm Height 15 mm Eccentric HIGH (3.5) Material PyC/CoCr, m) Catalog # DWH143 - Diameter 43 mm Height 16 mm Eccentric HIGH (3.5) Material PyC/CoCr, n) Catalog # DWH146 - 46 mm Height 17 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, o) Catalog # DWH148, - Diameter 48 mm Height 18 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, p) Catalog # DWH150 - Diameter 50 mm Height 16 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, q) Catalog # DWH151 - Diameter 50 mm Height 19 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, r) Catalog # DWH152 - Diameter 52 mm Height 19 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, s) Catalog # DWH153 - Diameter 52 mm Height 23 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr, t) Catalog # DWH154 - Diameter 54 mm Height 23 mm Eccentric HIGH (4) Material PyC/CoCr,
Why the product was recalled
Potential patient exposure to the graphite substrate.
Distribution information
CA, CO, CT, FL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX and WI
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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