Acumed LLC Stableloc (TM) Wrist External Fixation System, Quantity 1. Packaged labeled, "Stableloc Wrist Fixator System... Desc:stabeloc (TM) External Fixator Kit... Ref FX-4001-S... Manufactured or Distributed by: Acumed (R) 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124...STERILE" Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Parts are non-functional. The user is unable to fully pass the fixator pins through the body of the Stableloc assembly as required. The kit may also be missing the set screw.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

The firm sent "Urgent Field Safety Notice: Medical Device Recall" letters to customers 7/9-11/08. In addition, the firm sent the letter via e-mail to some of the customers. The notification advised the customer of the recall, identified the product, explained the reason, and asked the customer to locate and segregate any affected product. The customer was asked to notify their customers who they had distributed the affected product to and asked them to complete and return an enclosed response form. The firm provided a model recall letter for its agents/distributors to issue to users. Upon receipt of the response form, the firm will contact customers to arrange for replacement of any affected product. Questions should be directed to the "Distributor phone number" or Richard Snyder, Quality Manager at 1-888-627-9957.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

FL, GA, ME, NC, PA, TX, VA, WA