The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is recall
The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is .0625" in diameter and is available in lengths between 35mm and 90mm. It is to be used in…
Why was The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is recalled?
Certain lots of Acumed Tension Band Pins are being recalled because the implantable product was manufactured with a grade of stainless steel that is not within specifications.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
50.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lot 243639 70.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lots 241127, 242707, 243325, 243948. 90.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lots 241128. 242708, 243327, 243949. 50.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 216769, 217002, 217941, 219145, 219402, 222732, 223007, 224312, 229889, 232575, 235490, 237772, 244800, 246204, 247056. 70.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 210290, 211349, 214574, 215405, 217004, 218273, 219230, 220978, 221503, 223008, 223477, 224066, 225554, 227193, 229394, 230287, 230952, 231971, 233742, 235502, 237773, 240512, 241185, 243617, 243945, 244801, 246777, 246779, 246938, 247108, 247109, 247493. 90.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 215053, 217005, 218600, 218700, 221465, 222731, 223009, 223756, 225555, 228951, 231573, 236969, 237774, 243620, 244802, 246939, 246990, 247381.
- Product
- The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is .0625" in diameter and is available in lengths between 35mm and 90mm. It is to be used in…
- Recalling firm
- Acumed LLC
- Quantity
- 2544 unit in the US and 3584 units outside the US
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution - in the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MI, MN, MO, OH, OR, PA, PR, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY. Product was distributed outside the US to: Australia, China, Figi, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Korea, Maylasia, Sweden, South Africa, Spain.
- Recall date
- May 7, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)