PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AEQUALIS HUMERAL NAIL DRILL BIT, REF 7020140 Product Usage: The Aequalis Humeral Nail system is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus. Types of fractures include, but are not limited to, non-unions, malunions, malalignments, pathological fractures, and impending pathological fractures. Examples of specific indications according to AO classification include Type A-Fractures, dislocated, Type B Fractures, dislocated

Reported: May 16, 2018 Initiated: March 26, 2018 #Z-1757-2018

Product Description

AEQUALIS HUMERAL NAIL DRILL BIT, REF 7020140 Product Usage: The Aequalis Humeral Nail system is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus. Types of fractures include, but are not limited to, non-unions, malunions, malalignments, pathological fractures, and impending pathological fractures. Examples of specific indications according to AO classification include Type A-Fractures, dislocated, Type B Fractures, dislocated, Type C-Fractures, with intact humeral head, or Humeral Fractures according to Neer-Classification (2, 3 and 4 part fractures).

Reason for Recall

Drill bit tips without new BargerGard tip protector may puncture through sterile packaging.

Details

Recalling Firm
Tornier, Inc
Units Affected
3327 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Bloomington, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AEQUALIS HUMERAL NAIL DRILL BIT, REF 7020140 Product Usage: The Aequalis Humeral Nail system is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus. Types of fractures include, but are not limited to, non-unions, malunions, malalignments, pathological fractures, and impending pathological fractures. Examples of specific indications according to AO classification include Type A-Fractures, dislocated, Type B Fractures, dislocated, Type C-Fractures, with intact humeral head, or Humeral Fractures according to Neer-Classification (2, 3 and 4 part fractures).. Recalled by Tornier, Inc. Units affected: 3327 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Drill bit tips without new BargerGard tip protector may puncture through sterile packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 16, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1757-2018.