FDA-Device2014-05-07Class II
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 Prod
Acumed LLC
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.
Sold states
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.
Affected count
2544 unit in the US and 3584 units outside the US
Manufactured in
5885 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Products
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.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1516-2014Don't want to check this manually?
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