Acumed LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1516-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is .0625" in diameter and is available in lengths between 35mm and 90mm. It is to be used in conjunction with commonly used orthopedic wire. 50.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0097 70.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0098 90.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0099 50.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1550K-S 70.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1570K-S 90.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1590K-S Product Usage: Acumed Tension Band Pin is intended to be used with orthopedic wire to address malleolar, patella, and olecranon fractures in tension band wiring procedures. This device is not intended for usage in the spine.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2014

Date Posted: May 7, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1516-2014

Event ID: 67885

Reason for Recall:

Certain lots of Acumed Tension Band Pins are being recalled because the implantable product was manufactured with a grade of stainless steel that is not within specifications.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2544 unit in the US and 3584 units outside the US

Code Information:

50.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lot 243639 70.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lots 241127, 242707, 243325, 243948. 90.0 mm Tension Band Pin: Lots 241128. 242708, 243327, 243949. 50.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 216769, 217002, 217941, 219145, 219402, 222732, 223007, 224312, 229889, 232575, 235490, 237772, 244800, 246204, 247056. 70.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 210290, 211349, 214574, 215405, 217004, 218273, 219230, 220978, 221503, 223008, 223477, 224066, 225554, 227193, 229394, 230287, 230952, 231971, 233742, 235502, 237773, 240512, 241185, 243617, 243945, 244801, 246777, 246779, 246938, 247108, 247109, 247493. 90.0 mm Tension Band Kit: Lots 215053, 217005, 218600, 218700, 221465, 222731, 223009, 223756, 225555, 228951, 231573, 236969, 237774, 243620, 244802, 246939, 246990, 247381.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution - in the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MI, MN, MO, OH, OR, PA, PR, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY. Product was distributed outside the US to: Australia, China, Figi, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Korea, Maylasia, Sweden, South Africa, Spain.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated