FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1199-2017
6-hole Pubic Symphysis plate (PN 70-0451). The pelvic bone plates for the pelvic ring are a series of plates with varying lengths that function as internal fixation devices for fractures, fusions and osteotomies of the pelvic ring. The plates are strategically pre-contoured where beneficial to the application, and they are secured to the bone with 3.5mm non-locking screws. The Acumed pelvic ring plate is the Pubic Symphysis Plate. The Acumed Pelvic Plating System is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training and knowledge of the indications and techniques required for fixation. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting.
Published February 22, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 19, 2017
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
The 6-hole Pubic Symphysis plate (PN 70-0451) is specified to be made of Commercially Pure Titanium (ASTM F67 - CP Grade 4). However, batch 383813 was manufactured out of Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al- 4V ELI per ASTM F135 Ti alloy) and was distributed.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Acumed LLC
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - Costa Rica, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain
- Lot
- Lot number: 383813
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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