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Tornier Flex Shoulder System DWF601BRecalls & reported problems

Tornier · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Tornier Flex Shoulder System (91)

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

Adverse event reports
14
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03700434022636), received between Nov 1, 2023 and Sep 18, 2026 — classified as 14 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of Osseointegration” (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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 2 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem9
  • Loss of Osseointegration2
  • Unstable2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Osseointegration Problem1

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection5
  • Bone Fracture(s)2
  • Inadequate Osseointegration2
  • Joint Laxity2
  • Implant Pain1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Limb Fracture1

Recent adverse event reports

The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 18, 2026Loss of Osseointegration

    The manufacturer received a report from the National Joint Registry that contains unpublished collected data on the usage and the outcomes of the shoulder joint replacement.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 ASEPTIC LOOSENING HUMERUS, which was not previously reported to the manufacturer.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 50819213 ↗
  • 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 native glenoid surface erosion & unexplained pain, which was not previously reported to the manufacturer.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 50803911 ↗
  • InjuryApr 30, 2026Loss of Osseointegration; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO HUMERAL STEM LOOSENING CAUSED BY A SUSPECTED CHRONIC INFECTION AS WELL AS DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Joint Dislocation; Post Operative Wound Infection

    MAUDE report 25049777 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 12, 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 IN 2024. 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 24322961 ↗
  • InjuryJan 5, 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 DEC. 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 23958150 ↗
  • InjuryDec 24, 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 UNTIL JUNE 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. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE: STAGE 1 OF 2 STAGE REVISION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 23886904 ↗
  • InjurySep 9, 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, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 23001740 ↗
  • InjuryApr 22, 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, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 21882347 ↗
  • InjuryApr 4, 2025Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration 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 ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING HUMERUS, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration

    MAUDE report 21772092 ↗
  • InjuryDec 30, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM HAS RECEIVED A CT SCAN FOR THE UPCOMING REVISION SURGERY. THE REASON FOR THE REVISION IS UNSPECIFIED TRAUMA.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21036831 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 7, 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 18658393 ↗
  • InjuryJan 26, 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) 2018 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Subluxation

    MAUDE report 18592047 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED IN A STUDY THAT THE PATIENT HAD A POSSIBLE STRESS FRACTURE. THE PATIENT STARTED HAVING PAIN OVER THE TOP OF THEIR RIGHT SHOULDER. STATES THAT IT IS QUITE IRRITATING AND HURTS WHENEVER SHE MOVES HER SHOULDER. PATIENT WILL HAVE A CT SCAN AND A SLING FOR THEIR RIGHT SHOULDER. RECOMMENDED PHYSICAL THERAPY.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain; Limb Fracture

    MAUDE report 18379541 ↗
  • InjuryNov 1, 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) 2015 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: Bone Fracture(s)

    MAUDE report 18048775 ↗

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