FDA Devices recall · Reported June 7, 2017
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
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 compla…
Acumed LLC recalled The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with ort… - a moderate-severity action.
The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with ort… was recalled by Acumed LLC in June 7, 2017. Reason: The firm initiates a voluntary removal and discontinue marketing of Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System bas…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2197-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Acumed LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm initiates a voluntary removal and discontinue marketing of Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System bas….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 7, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2197-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2197-2017 |
| Date reported | June 7, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 20, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Acumed LLC |
| Firm location | Hillsboro, OR |
| Affected scope | 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. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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