BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    AccuLIF PL 6-9mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Additionally, the AccuLIF PL Cages can be used as in adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis. The AccuLIF Pl Cages are always to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation. Additionally, the AccuLIF PL Cages are to be used with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion.

    Recall: Z-2786-2016 · Initiated July 26, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2786-2016
    Event Number
    74931
    Firm
    Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    FEI Number
    3004024955
    Product Code
    MAX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Unknown/Undetermined by firm
    Initiated
    July 26, 2016
    Terminated
    March 12, 2018
    Address
    2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

    Description

    AccuLIF PL 6-9mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Additionally, the AccuLIF PL Cages can be used as in adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis. The AccuLIF Pl Cages are always to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation. Additionally, the AccuLIF PL Cages are to be used with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion.

    Reason

    Since Stryker acquired the AccuLIF product in March of 2014, there have been Product Inquires (PIs) related to the PL implant confirming to have a reduction of height > 1 mm. The current occurrence rate for reported post-operative reduction of cage height (> 1mm) of AccuLIF PL Expandable Cages is approximately 0.47% and has demonstrated a slight upward trend since September 2015.

    Action

    Stryker Spine sent an "Urgent Recall Letter and Product Accountability Form" dated July 26, 2016 to all affected customers. For patients who have had an AccuLIF Posterior Lumbar (PL) Expandable Interbody implant, Stryker Spine is recommending routine clinical and radiographic post-operated evaluation. Should the patient report any change in or develop near-onset symptoms, more urgent clinical and radiographic evaluation should be completed. Customers with questions should call 201-749-8389 or 201-749-8346.

    Distribution

    NationwideDistribution