Aequalis™ Ascend™ Flex
102 catalogue numbers from DWF708A, listed by Tornier Inc., United States, under Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented. 9 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.
9manufacturers in China registered for this device type
102catalogue numbers in this listing
24510(k) clearances naming this product code
6recalls on this code
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Jiangsu (5), Shanghai (3), Zhejiang (1). 3 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Medical Device (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 53 |
| Stryker Orthmed (Changzhou) Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 10 |
| Stryker Trauson (Changzhou) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 3 |
| Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 106 |
| Zhejiang Biomet Medical Products Co., Ltd. | Jinhua | Zhejiang | Contract manufacturer | 74 |
| Shanghai JPY ION-Tech Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Contract manufacturer | 70 |
| Changzhou Biomet Medical Devices Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 54 |
| Arthrex (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 38 |
| Johnson & Johnson Medical (Depuy – Suzhou) Ltd. | Suzhou | Jiangsu | Manufacturer | 34 |
Record
| Listed by | Tornier Inc., United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | KWS |
| Device type | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3660 |
| Establishment | Contract manufacturer, Specification developer, Complaint-file establishment, Manufacturer, Exporter |
| Record published | 2015-10-16 |
| Record revised | 2026-02-13 (version 4) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Latex | Labelled latex-free |
| Label carries | expiry date, serial number |
| Sizes | Length 66 to 130 mm; angle 127.5 to 137.5 ° |
| Distribution end date | 2022-03-25 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DWF708A | Length 90 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF618C | Size 8C | Withdrawn |
| DWF718C | Length 120 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF609A | Length 98 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF602B | Size 2B | Withdrawn |
| DWF713A | Length 93 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF614A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF618B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF618A | Length 125 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF608B | Size 8B | Withdrawn |
| DWF611C | Size 1C | Withdrawn |
| DWF702C | Size 2C | Withdrawn |
| DWF708C | Size 8C | Withdrawn |
| DWF712B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF714C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF703C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF604C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF602C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF716B | Size 6B | Withdrawn |
| DWF713B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF619B | Length 130 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF704C | Size 4C | Withdrawn |
| DWF706B | Length 82 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF603B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF603A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF705A | Size 5A | Withdrawn |
| DWF607C | Length 90 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF706A | Length 82 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF609B | Size 9B | Withdrawn |
| DWF606A | Size 6A | Withdrawn |
| DWF702B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF619C | Length 130 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF601B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF615C | Size 5C | Withdrawn |
| DWF613B | Size 3B | Withdrawn |
| DWF709C | Size 9C | Withdrawn |
| DWF615B | Length 109 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF603C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF612A | Length 93 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF605C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF718B | Size 8B | Withdrawn |
| DWF604A | Length 78 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF605B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF705B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF605A | Length 82 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF717C | Length 115 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF614C | Length 104 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF706C | Length 82 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF617A | Length 120 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF616C | Size 6C | Withdrawn |
| DWF613C | Length 98 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF612C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF619A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF713C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF703B | Length 70 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF609C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF617C | Length 120 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF616B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF715A | Length 104 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF714A | Length 98 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF601C | Length 66 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF614B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF608C | Length 94 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF606C | Length 86 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF715B | Length 104 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF602A | Length 70 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF707A | Size 7A | Withdrawn |
| DWF616A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF617B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF705C | Length 78 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF717B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF716A | Length 109 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF717A | Length 115 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF719C | Size 9C | Withdrawn |
| DWF712A | Length 88 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF615A | Length 109 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF601A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF716C | Angle 137.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF606B | Size 6B | Withdrawn |
| DWF719B | Size 9B | Withdrawn |
| DWF707B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF704A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF712C | Size 2C | Withdrawn |
| DWF704B | Size 4B | Withdrawn |
| DWF709B | Length 94 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF611A | Length 88 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF714B | Size 4B | Withdrawn |
| DWF708B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF607B | Length 90 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF612B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF707C | Size 7C | Withdrawn |
| DWF709A | Length 94 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF718A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF702A | Length 66 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF719A | Size 9A | Withdrawn |
| DWF608A | Size 8A | Withdrawn |
| DWF604B | Angle 132.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF607A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
| DWF715C | Length 104 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF611B | Length 88 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF613A | Length 98 mm | Withdrawn |
| DWF703A | Angle 127.5 ° | Withdrawn |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Equinoxe | Exactech, Inc. | 442 |
| Reunion | Stryker GmbH | 321 |
| DJO Surgical | Encore Medical, L.P. | 266 |
| SMR Shoulder | Limacorporate | 209 |
| Tornier Flex Shoulder System | Tornier Inc. | 187 |
| Anatomical Shoulder™ | Zimmer, Inc. | 166 |
| Arthrex® | Arthrex, Inc. | 154 |
| Comprehensive Shoulder System | Biomet Orthopedics | 111 |
| Flex Shoulder System | Tornier Inc. | 109 |
| Aequalis™ PerFORM+ | Tornier Inc. | 108 |
| Anatomic Shoulder Prosthesis | Medacta International SA | 90 |
| Cofield | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 76 |
Showing 12 of 326. All products under Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
510(K) Clearances
| Clearance | Decision date |
|---|---|
| K260721 | 2026-07-22 |
| K191318 | 2019-06-14 |
| K181420 | 2018-09-20 |
| K160975 | 2016-06-10 |
| K150583 | 2015-04-23 |
| K121493 | 2012-06-20 |
| K120794 | 2012-04-13 |
| K113413 | 2012-03-09 |
| K111902 | 2011-11-03 |
| K110865 | 2011-04-27 |
| K102924 | 2011-01-31 |
| K103007 | 2010-11-09 |
| K082120 | 2008-10-24 |
| K081707 | 2008-07-17 |
| K060209 | 2006-03-02 |
| K043077 | 2004-12-17 |
| K041339 | 2004-06-17 |
| K032679 | 2003-12-15 |
| K012212 | 2001-08-15 |
| K003728 | 2000-12-20 |
| K994393 | 2000-06-22 |
| K994392 | 2000-03-10 |
| K980244 | 1999-08-23 |
| K952928 | 1995-09-27 |
Recalls
6 of these are Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.
| Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Class II | Labeling design | 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. | 233 | |
| 2025-12-19 | Class II | Labeling mix-ups | 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 i | 427 | |
| 2023-06-12 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | 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. | 55 units | |
| 2023-06-12 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | 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. | 55 units | |
| 2021-05-28 | Class II | Employee error | Two lots have been swapped thus have the incorrect product in the package. The component may be of a different thickness. | 20 | 2023-04-14 |
| 2016-09-19 | Class II | Component design/selection | Tornier is conducting a recall on Aequalis Fx2 ( implant parts and instrument trays) due to reports of dislocations of the poly insert and the stem. | 30 | 2018-05-31 |
Source: U.S. FDA establishment registration and device listing records, public domain. Restructured for clarity and searchability. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA. Records are records: nothing here is an offer of sale.