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Device product

The 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; RBL1302- 75 mm Rib Plate; RBL1303- 115 mm Rib Plate; RBL1304- 155 mm Rib Plate; RBL1305- 215 mm Rib Plate;

Z-0852-2014

October 30, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
ACUTE Innovations, LLC
Event
Event 67117
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
176 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0852-2014

Official wording

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

Code information: LOT numbers: RBL1301 for 50 mm Rib Plate: L1209002; L1302002; L1308001; RBL1302 for 75 mm Rib Plate: L1209003; L1302003; RBL1303 for 115 mm Rib Plate: L1209004; L1302004; RBL1304 for 155 mm Rib Plate: L1209005; RBL1305 for 215 mm Rib Plate: L1209006;

Distribution pattern: US Distribution in states of Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

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