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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting. Implants are provided in sterile packages. The Acumed Anatomic Radial Head Slide-Loc System consists of modular heads and stems with accessories for anatomical replacement of the proximal portion of the radius and restore the natural articulation of the radial head with the radial notch of the ulna and ca

Reported: June 7, 2017 Initiated: April 20, 2017 #Z-2197-2017

Product Description

The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting. Implants are provided in sterile packages. The Acumed Anatomic Radial Head Slide-Loc System consists of modular heads and stems with accessories for anatomical replacement of the proximal portion of the radius and restore the natural articulation of the radial head with the radial notch of the ulna and capitellum of the distal humerus. The modular heads and stems are single use implantable devices. Each Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System Set consists of 76 parts/instruments.

Reason for Recall

The firm initiates a voluntary removal and discontinue marketing of Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System based on its performance in the market. The firm received product complaints regarding instrumentation performance, trial product design, and implant dissociations.

Details

Recalling Firm
Acumed LLC
Units Affected
13076 parts total (8373 units of parts/instruments and 4703 units of implantable parts)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA and in Puerto Rico.
Location
Hillsboro, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting. Implants are provided in sterile packages. The Acumed Anatomic Radial Head Slide-Loc System consists of modular heads and stems with accessories for anatomical replacement of the proximal portion of the radius and restore the natural articulation of the radial head with the radial notch of the ulna and capitellum of the distal humerus. The modular heads and stems are single use implantable devices. Each Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System Set consists of 76 parts/instruments.. Recalled by Acumed LLC. Units affected: 13076 parts total (8373 units of parts/instruments and 4703 units of implantable parts).
Why was this product recalled?
The firm initiates a voluntary removal and discontinue marketing of Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System based on its performance in the market. The firm received product complaints regarding instrumentation performance, trial product design, and implant dissociations.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 7, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2197-2017.