Reported Feb 5, 2014 · Terminated

The ACUTE Innovations Modular RibLoc System (RibLoc U plus) is comprised titanium plates and screws that are used to…

ACUTE Innovations, LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: ACUTE Innovations, LLC · 21421 NW Jacobson Rd Ste 700 · Hillsboro, OR · 97124-9311

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5 of 5 products

Products covered by this recall
#Product as published
1The ACUTE Innovations Modular RibLoc System (RibLoc U plus) is comprised titanium plates and screws that are used to stabilize rib fractures, fusions and osteotomies during the normal bone healing process. The plates are manufactured from titanium and the screws are manufactured from titanium alloy. Surgical instrumentation is supplied with the implants in a surgical tray to facilitate the proper insertion of the plates and screws. The ACUTE Innovations Modular RibLoc System is intended to stabilize and provide fixation for fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the ribs, and for reconstructions of the chest wall and sternum. Part Numbers: RBL1301- 50 mm Rib Plate
2RBL1302- 75 mm Rib Plate
3RBL1303- 115 mm Rib Plate
4RBL1304- 155 mm Rib Plate
5RBL1305- 215 mm Rib Plate
Lot codes and dates

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Products covered by this recall
#Product as published
1RBL1301 for 50 mm Rib Plate: L1209002
2L1302002
3L1308001
4RBL1302 for 75 mm Rib Plate: L1209003
5L1302003
6RBL1303 for 115 mm Rib Plate: L1209004
7L1302004
8RBL1304 for 155 mm Rib Plate: L1209005
9RBL1305 for 215 mm Rib Plate: L1209006
Amount recalled
176 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The ACUTE Innovations Ribloc U plus Rib Fracture Plating System is recalled because it has the potential to malfunction during installation in a surgery.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 13, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:45 PM UTC

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