BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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.

    Recall: Z-1516-2014 · Initiated March 26, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1516-2014
    Event Number
    67885
    Firm
    Acumed LLC
    FEI Number
    1000125930
    Product Code
    HRS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Component change control
    Initiated
    March 26, 2014
    Posted
    April 25, 2014
    Terminated
    February 4, 2015
    Address
    5885 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR, 97124-9432

    Description

    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.

    Reason

    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.

    Action

    Acumed sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated March 26, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to immediately stop using and/or distributing all lots identified in the letter. Return affected products as instructed in the letter. For questions contact Acumed Business Service via email at [email protected] or via phone at 877-627-9957.

    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.

    Quantity

    2544 unit in the US and 3584 units outside the US