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Polarus(R) Humeral Fixation System, size: 3.5mm x 25.0mm Cortical Screw, QTY 1, Ref: HCO3250-S Acumed, LLC Hillsboro, OR

FDA device recall Z-1602-2010 · posted 2010-05-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Acumed LLC
Reason for recall
Mix-up of parts - Product labeled cortical bone screw actually contains Acutract fixation screw
Action taken
On May 18, 2009, the firm, ACUMED, began calling customers. On May 19, 2009, the ACUMED sent e-mails and a "URGENT NOTICE: DEVICE RECALL" Initial Notice letter to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to identify the product having the lot code(s) and quarantine them, return all products from the lot code(s) to Acumed immediately, to please notify the customers of this recall if you further distributed this product, and complete and return the Acumed Product Recall Effectiveness Form. Please contact Acumed Customer Service at 1-888-627-9957 for any questions regarding this notification.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
83
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including FL, GA, MI, MN, NY, TX, VA and countries of United Kingdom, Herzeles, South Korea, South Africa, China, and Milan
Date initiated
2009-05-19
Date posted
2010-05-14
Date terminated
2010-05-17
Location
Hillsboro, OR

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CORTICAL BONE SCREW (K942340)Acu Med, Inc.1994-12-05