Tornier Flex Shoulder System DWF604BRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 27 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03700434019766), received between Mar 23, 2023 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 26 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (4 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 27 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 17, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  The manufacturer received a report from the National Joint Registry that contains unpublished collected data on the usage and the outcomes of the shoulder joint replacement. The report details analysis provided for revision procedures performed until Aug 2026.During the review of the report, it was identified that on (b)(6) 2026 a patient required revision surgery due to periprosthetic fracture humeral side, which was not previously reported to the manufacturer.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 50803915 ↗
• InjuryApr 14, 2026Fracture

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL MAR. 2026. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2026 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE & IMPLANT FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 24873786 ↗
• InjuryJan 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2025. PT EXPERIENCED A VERY POSITIVE POST-OP REHAB / RECOVERY, DEMONSTRATING (ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON) A FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF HIS PROSTHETIC SHOULDER JOINT, WITHIN 6 WEEKS POST-OP. LATER, PATIENT WAS RIDING A PUSH BIKE (IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING), AND FELL OFF, DISLOCATING HIS LEFT SHOULDER JOINT. UNABLE TO BE CLOSED REDUCED. SURGEON DECIDED ON A MUA, BOOKED FOR (B)(6)2025. JOINT REDUCED, UNDER ANESTHESIA, BUT GROSSLY UNSTABLE. SURGEON DECIDED ON AN OPEN PROCEDURE. TORNIER FLEX REVERSED 0MM TRAY WAS REMOVED, ALONG WITH THE TORNIER REVERSED INSERT 39MM/9MM, AND A THICKER TRAY (6MM) AND (SAME SIZE) NEW INSERT WERE IMPLANTED. ON REDUCTION, THE JOINT WAS STILL UNSTABLE. SURGEON DISLOCATED THE JOINT, REMOVED THE NEW REVERSE TRAY / POLY INSERT, AND PROCEEDED TO EXPLORE FOR FURTHER CAUSES OF THE IMPINGEMENT / INSTABILITY. MORE POSTERO-INFERIOR GLENOID BONE WAS REMOVED. THE (PRIMARY) IMPLANTED 39MM STANDARD GLENOSPHERE WAS THEN REMOVED, REPLACED BY A 42MM STANDARD GLENOSPHERE. THE SUPERIOR GLENOID 30MM SCREW WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, AND REPLACED WITH A 34MM SCREW. A NEW 12MM FLEX REVERSE TRAY

  Patient problems: Fall; Subluxation

  MAUDE report 24066671 ↗
• InjuryNov 13, 2025Unstable; Unstable

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2023 - (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 23550304 ↗
• InjuryAug 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 22735475 ↗
• InjuryJul 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. STAGE 1 OF 2 STAGE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 22529608 ↗
• InjuryMay 20, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2013 ¿ FEBRUARY 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 22056068 ↗
• InjuryApr 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REVISION FOR SUSPECTED INFECTION. REMOVAL OF ALL IMPLANTS (REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT) AND IMPLANTATION OF CEMENT SPACER.

  Patient problems: Medical device site infection

  MAUDE report 21798037 ↗
• InjuryApr 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION AND PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 21769983 ↗
• InjuryFeb 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO IMPINGEMENT WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: REVISION STEMMED TOTAL REVERSE ARTHROPLASTY.

  Patient problems: Joint Impingement

  MAUDE report 21456791 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Unstable; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Unstable; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2022- DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY, CUFF INSUFFICIENCY, DISLOCATION/SUBLUXATION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: SINGLE STAGE REVISION (INCLUDES DAIR WITH MODULAR EXCHANGE AND MODULAR EXCHANGE FOR INDICATIONS OTHER THAN INFECTION).

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Subluxation

  MAUDE report 21420901 ↗
• InjurySep 12, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: DEBRIDEMENT AND IMPLANT RETENTION (DAIR).

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20201219 ↗
• InjurySep 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: STAGE 1 OF 2 STAGE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20180542 ↗
• InjurySep 5, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2012 ¿ (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: DEBRIDEMENT AND IMPLANT RETENTION (DAIR).

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20144040 ↗
• InjuryAug 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: DEBRIDEMENT AND IMPLANT RETENTION (DAIR).

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20050411 ↗
• InjuryAug 22, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: DEBRIDEMENT AND IMPLANT RETENTION (DAIR)

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20038650 ↗
• InjuryAug 9, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  SURGEON REVISED AN ANATOMIC SHOULDER REPLACEMENT DUE TO SUB SCAP FAILURE AND REMOVED ALL STRYKER IMPLANTS.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 19950797 ↗
• InjuryAug 6, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: SINGLE STAGE REVISION

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 19917869 ↗
• InjuryJul 9, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: STAGE 1 OF 2 STAGE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 19702178 ↗
• InjuryMay 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2016 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: SINGLE STAGE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 19352287 ↗
• InjuryApr 22, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  AS REPORTED: "PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT PRIMARY SHOULDER REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2020. PATIENT PRESENTED TO SURGEON IN 2023, WITH A HISTORY OF A PAINFUL LEFT SHOULDER, AND A DISCHARGING SINUS (LEFT AXILLA). SWABS GREW THE BACTERIA C.ACNES. PLAN: REMOVE ALL PROSTHESIS (1ST STAGE) / INSERT AN ANTIBIOTIC CEMENT SPACER; RETURN IN SEVERAL MONTHS, WHEN CLINICAL MARKERS INDICATE INFECTION RESOLVED, AND IMPLANT A NEW PROSTHETIC LEFT SHOULDER JOINT (2ND STAGE). TODAY, ALL PROSTHESIS REMOVED, DISCARDED. MULTIPLE SPECIMENS TAKEN FOR PATHOLOGY".

  Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Implant Pain

  MAUDE report 19153473 ↗
• InjuryFeb 13, 2024Unstable; Unstable

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2012 ¿ (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 18697459 ↗
• InjuryFeb 12, 2024Unstable; Unstable

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN APRIL 2012 ¿ MAY 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 18684688 ↗
• InjuryNov 10, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6)2012 ¿ (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: SINGLE STAGE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 18112734 ↗
• InjuryNov 9, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES WITH THE TORNIER SHOULDER SYSTEM. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2012 ¿ (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

  Patient problems: Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 18107025 ↗