Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig
Tornier, Inc began a recall of Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig, Product Code: 9020060. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2315-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- TORNIER Inc.
- Product
- Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig, Product Code: 9020060. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
- Product code
- HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- 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.
- Quantity in commerce
- 99
- Distribution
- US: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, ME, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX. OUS: CANADA AND FRANCE.
- Product codes and lots
- Lots: DB0114069, DB0114349, CA46096, CA216052, DB0111264001, DB0112016, DB0113102.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2315-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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