Recall Record

Bloomington, MN, United States

Tornier, Inc recalls

13 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 5 March 2026. 9 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls13
Ongoing (FDA)9
Terminated or completed4
Class I (FDA)0

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 March 2026
Reason
Affected products were incorrectly labeled as Tornier HRS Max products. These parts are compatible with the Tornier HRS system only, and are incompatible with the Tornier HRS Max system.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1769-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 December 2025
Reason
A specific lot of screws is incorrectly labeled. Screws are labeled as 5.0mmx18mm but actual screws are 5.00mmx14mm. If mismatch is detected during surgery, the issue may cause a minor delay in surgery. If not detected and incorrect screw is used, issue may increase risk of earlier mechanical failure, loosening, and need for revision surgery.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1237-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 March 2025
Reason
A specific lot of Latitude Humeral Trial Stems has the incorrect direct part marking. " Laser Marked: 9030103, Humeral Stem Trial 150mm Large / Right, Yellow color indicator (incorrect) " Device Actually: 9030092, Humeral Stem Trial 150mm Medium / Left, Red color indicator (correct)
Distribution
OUS (International) Distribution to countries: Sweden, Australia, United Kingdom, Colombia, Germany
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1651-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 August 2024
Reason
One lot of Perform Humeral Nucleus may exceed the specification for bacterial endotoxin load (max 20 EU/device).
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, WI, AZ, NV, SD.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3155-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 August 2024
Reason
Devices from one lot of Perform" Reversed Inserts may contain a locking ring that was assembled upside down which would prevent the humeral insert from securely seating in the stem or spacer.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3309-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 January 2024
Reason
The incorrect device is contained in the labeled package.
Distribution
Distribution was made to AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, NC, OH, TN, and VA. There was no military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, France, and Italy.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0773-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 September 2023
Reason
One lot of Tournier Perform Reversed Lateralized Baseplates were found to have been manufactured with 6mm spacers instead of 3mm spacers. This nonconformance prevents the central screw from being able to thread into the baseplate.
Distribution
US: CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, NC, OR, RI, SC, TN
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0113-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 June 2023
Reason
A comingle/swap resulted in the labeling and laser marking on the product to state it is a Aequalis Flex Revive Assembly Screw 0mm Standard (ARS655101) but it was a Aequalis Flex Revive Assembly Screw 0mm Short (ARS655118) & vice versa.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2020-2023, Z-2019-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 May 2022
Reason
The device is unable to meet sterilization requirements when sterilized per instructions in an Aesculap container.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1216-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 May 2021
Terminated
14 April 2023
Reason
Two lots have been swapped thus have the incorrect product in the package. The component may be of a different thickness.
Distribution
IL and TX Belgium, France and United Kingdom
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2025-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 October 2019
Terminated
9 April 2021
Reason
During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise move within its internal packaging restraints. Movement within the packaging may cause the product to rub against the PETG blister shipping container causing the transfer of PETG material from the blister container to the stem.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0405-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
26 March 2018
Terminated
12 August 2021
Reason
Drill bit tips without new BargerGard tip protector may puncture through sterile packaging.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1757-2018

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 February 2018
Terminated
7 August 2020
Reason
Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1374-2018

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