Events

Recall of Device Recall 6hole Pubic Symphysis plate

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Acumed LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    76332
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1199-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-01-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-02-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-05-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152823
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Reason
    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.
  • Action
    Acumed sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 16, 2017, to all affected customers on January 19, 2017. Consignees were instructed to follow special instructions and send survey to RecallNotification@acumed.net. Domestic customers with questions or need to return products to Acumed, please contact Acumed Agent Inventory via email AgentInventory@acumed.net to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number or contact your agent directly. International customers with questions or need to return products to Acumed, please contact Acumed Business Service via email at BusinessServices@acumed.net or via phone 877-627-9957, choose Option 4 (US and Canada), or call 001-503-627-9957, choose option 4 (outside of US and Canada) have to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

Device

Device Recall 6hole Pubic Symphysis plate
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number: 383813
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - Costa Rica, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain
  • Product Description
    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.
  • Manufacturer
    Acumed LLC

Manufacturer

Acumed LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Acumed LLC, 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro OR 97124-9432
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Acumed Llc
  • Source
    USFDA