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 wit...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2787-2016.
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.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2787-2016.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2787-2016.
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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: 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 wit.... The notice was published on July 26, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.