Events

Recall of Device Recall Biotrak Resorbable Fixation System

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
    53163
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0073-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-08-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-10-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-11-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=84830
  • 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
    Bone Fixation Screw - Product Code HWC
  • Reason
    Labeling may contain 2 lot numbers and 2 model numbers. it was observed that the box top label (30170060-s, w67391) does not match the two side labels (3010320-s, w67385). the part and patient labeling inside the box match the side labels (30170320-s, w67385).
  • Action
    Urgent Notice: Device Recall Letters dated August 21, 2009 were sent to all consignees advising of the issue and and required action. Customers are to identify and quarantine the product having the affected lot code(s). Customers are to also return all product from the specified lot(s) to Acumed immediately. If product was further distributed, then those consignees should be notified of the recall and return of the product(s) should be requested. Questions should be directed to Acumed Customer Service at 1-888-627-9957.

Device

Device Recall Biotrak Resorbable Fixation System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot W67385, Model #30170320-S, expiration 8/2010 (two side labels correctly state 30170320-S, Lot W67385; top label may incorrectly state 30170060-S, lot W67391).
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Biotrak PLLA Pin, Resorbable Fixation System, Biotrak 20 mm Pin; sterile pin packaged in sterile bag, enclosed within a box labeled Biotrak Resorbable Fixation System Biotrak 20 mm Pin REF 30170320-S Manufactured or Distributed by: ACUMED LLC 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Rd Hillsboro, OR 97124. || The Acumed resorbable fixation devices are designed to provide fixation of specific fractures, osteotomies, and arthrodeses while they heal.
  • 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