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Health product recall

Acu-Loc 2 VDR Proximal T- Guide (2014-02-07)

Starting date:
February 7, 2014
Posting date:
March 25, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38565

Recalled Products

Acu-Loc 2 VDR Proximal T- Guide

Reason

There is a chance that the VDR proximal targeting guide will crack and / or break after repeated use in surgery.  If a targeting guide breaks during surgery, there is a chance that pieces of the targeting guide may enter the surgery site and cause a delay in surgery and user annoyance.

Affected products

Acu-Loc 2 VDR Proximal T- Guide

Lot or serial number

80-0700

80-0701

80-0702

80-0703

80-0704

80-0705

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer

Acumed LLC

Corenelius Pass Road NW

Hillsboro

97124

Oregon

UNITED STATES