CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Nov 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem recalled by Tornier
Tornier is recalling Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0405-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84033
- Recalling firm
- Tornier, Bloomington, MN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 14 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 20 Nov 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 20 Nov 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem recalled?
Yes. Tornier recalled Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem on 18 Oct 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0405-2020.
Why was it 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 lots are affected?
All Lot/Serial Numbers
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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