FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1516-2014
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 conjunction with commonly used orthopedic wire. 50.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0097 70.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0098 90.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0099 50.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1550K-S 70.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1570K-S 90.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1590K-S Product Usage: Acumed Tension Band Pin is intended to be used with orthopedic wire to address malleolar, patella, and olecranon fractures in tension band wiring procedures. This device is not intended for usage in the spine.
Published May 7, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2014
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
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 to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Acumed LLC
- Distributor
- 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.
- Lot
- 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.
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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