Recall Z-2787-2016 ยท MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
AccuLIF PL 8-12mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD
| Date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Since Stryker acquired the AccuLIF product in March of 2014, there have been Product Inquires (PIs) related to the PL implant confirming to have a reduction of height > 1 mm. The current occurrence rate for reported post-operative reduction of cage height (> 1mm) of AccuLIF PL Expandable Cages is approximately 0.47% and has demonstrated a slight upward trend since September 2015. |
| Root cause | Unknown/Undetermined by firm |
| Action | Stryker Spine sent an "Urgent Recall Letter and Product Accountability Form" dated July 26, 2016 to all affected customers. For patients who have had an AccuLIF Posterior Lumbar (PL) Expandable Interbody implant, Stryker Spine is recommending routine clinical and radiographic post-operated evaluation. Should the patient report any change in or develop near-onset symptoms, more urgent clinical and radiographic evaluation should be completed. Customers with questions should call 201-749-8389 or 201-749-8346. |
| Distribution | NationwideDistribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |