TourniKwikRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of TourniKwik by Medtronic, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 2 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 4, 2025 and Mar 4, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

TourniKwik recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. May 16, 2024Open, Classified

   Incorrect component placed in four manufactured lots of the TourniKwik" Tourniquet Set.

   Z-2423-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported TourniKwik problems

TourniKwik models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• TourniKwik™ 79012

  CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
  1 recall0 reports
• TourniKwik™ 79011

  CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
  2 reports

Recent TourniKwik adverse event reports

The 2 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT PRIOR TO USE OF THE TOURNIKWIK TOURNIQUET SETS, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SNARES HAVE BEEN COMING PACKED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BENT AND CRIMPED AND HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED AS UNUSABLE. THE DEVICES WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, SO NO ADVERSE EFFECT OCCURRED. MEDTRONIC RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT THE CUSTOMER DID NOT HAVE THE EXAMPLE FROM THE HOSPITAL BUT THE BENT/CRIMPED DEVICES ARE STILL COMING INTERMITTENTLY IN THE PACKS. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT IT SEEMED LIKE WHERE THE DEVICES WERE POSITIONED WITHIN THE PACK MAKES THEM VULNERABLE TO BEING BENT. WHEN THEY ARE BENT OR CRIMPED LIKE THE ONE IN THE PICTURE THEY ARE UNUSABLE AS A SNARE. THE CRIMPS WERE OCCURRING IN THE SHAFT (RED PART) OF THE TOURNIKWIK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21513112 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT PRIOR TO USE OF THE TOURNIKWIK TOURNIQUET SETS, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SNARES HAVE BEEN COMING PACKED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BENT AND CRIMPED AND HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED AS UNUSABLE. THE DEVICES WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, SO NO ADVERSE EFFECT OCCURRED. MEDTRONIC RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT THE CUSTOMER DID NOT HAVE THE EXAMPLE FROM THE HOSPITAL BUT THE BENT/CRIMPED DEVICES ARE STILL COMING INTERMITTENTLY IN THE PACKS. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT IT SEEMED LIKE WHERE THE DEVICES WERE POSITIONED WITHIN THE PACK MAKES THEM VULNERABLE TO BEING BENT. WHEN THEY ARE BENT OR CRIMPED LIKE THE ONE IN THE PICTURE THEY ARE UNUSABLE AS A SNARE. THE CRIMPS WERE OCCURRING IN THE SHAFT (RED PART) OF THE TOURNIKWIK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21513076 ↗

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