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Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig, Product Code:… recallZ-2315-2015 · Tornier, Inc · initiated Jun 25, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in July 2015

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  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Tornier, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Recall for the Aequalis IM Nail instrumentation set (Tray Number 9020000) due to several reports that the mast of the targeting jig (Part Number 9020060) is separating from the jig boom. Separation will impact alignment and can affect the ability to fixate Aequalis IM Nail screws.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Consignees were sent on 6/25/2015 a Tornier "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 24, 2015. The letter described the problem and the product affected by the recall. The letter provided information on jig inspection and referred consignee to the attached "Perfect Circles' surgical technique that should be used when separation is observed. Requested consignees to complete and return the questionnaire to [email protected]. For questions they can contact Customer Service Department at 1(888)494-7950.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2315-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jun 25, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Jul 29, 2015
Recalling firm
Tornier, Inc
Quantity
99
Product code
HSB
FDA submissions
K082754
Distribution
US: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, ME, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX. OUS: CANADA AND FRANCE.

Product description

Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig, Product Code: 9020060. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots: DB0114069, DB0114349, CA46096, CA216052, DB0111264001, DB0112016, DB0113102.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K082754 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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