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Z-2140-2008

Osteo-Clage Cable System Package Assembly (01-0001-S). Product labeled in part, "2.0mm x 850 mm CoCr Cable /...

Acumed LLC / initiated 2008-03-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Acumed LLC began a recall of Osteo-Clage Cable System Package Assembly (01-0001-S). Product labeled in part, "2.0mm x 850 mm CoCr Cable / Sleeve... REF 01-0001-S LOT W59192... Acumed 5885... on . The reason FDA records is "Cables of incorrect diameter were used in product assembly, resulting in the sleeve not being able to bind to the cable after crimping". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2140-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Acumed LLC
Product
Osteo-Clage Cable System Package Assembly (01-0001-S). Product labeled in part, "2.0mm x 850 mm CoCr Cable / Sleeve... REF 01-0001-S LOT W59192... Acumed 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Road Hilsboro, OR 97124-9432 ".
Product code
JDQ Cerclage, Fixation
Reason for recall
Cables of incorrect diameter were used in product assembly, resulting in the sleeve not being able to bind to the cable after crimping.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
On 3/28/08, the firm sent an Urgent Notification letter to their consignees. The letter explained the issue and requested the customers return the product to Acumend. On 7/16/08, the firm sent a 2nd notification, via mail, to thier customers. The Urgent Notice: Device Recall 2nd Notification, advised customers of the recall, the hazard and requested customers to return existing product to Acumed.
Quantity in commerce
50 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution --- including states of AR, CA, PA, GA, KS, MO, and TN.
Product codes and lots
Work order number/Lot: W59192 (W=work order, ###=sequential number); Expiration date: 2015-01 (Year/Month)