Tornier, Inc: 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.

Recall number

Z-2199-2013

Recalling firm

Tornier, Inc

Product

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.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2013-08-13

Posted

2013-09-13

Terminated

2015-03-03

Reason

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

Root cause

Device Design

Action

Tornier sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customer were advised to cease further use and distribution of the product and to contact all end users. Also requested the completion and return of the attached questionnaire via fax to 952-236-4007, e-mail to CustomerServices@Tonier.com or using the envelope provided. We apologize for the incovenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888 494-7950.

Quantity

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, ISRAEL, AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, FINLAND,FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND and UNITED KINGDOM

Lot, serial or model codes

all lots

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

HTZ

Firm FEI

3000718467

Firm city

Bloomington

Firm state

MN

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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