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Z-2315-2015Class II

Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jig

TORNIER Inc. / initiated 2015-06-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2315-2015
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2315-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated