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FLEX SHOULDER SYSTEM DWF501Recalls & reported problems

Tornier · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03700386942396), received between Dec 19, 2018 and Jul 1, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation2
  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 1, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    "IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY/DISLOCATION 1 MONTH POST-OPERATIVE. PATIENT ID: (B)(6)".

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 8748418 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    "IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD AN INSTABILITY/DISLOCATION 1 MONTH POST-OPERATIVE. SUBJECT ID:(B)(6)."

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 8189008 ↗
  • InjuryDec 19, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    "IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO HUMERAL FRACTURE, 1 MONTH POST-OPERATIVE. SUBJECT ID: (B)(6)".

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

    MAUDE report 8178389 ↗

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