FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: AccuLIF TL Insertion Handle The AccuLIF Insertion Handle attaches to the implant and is specifically designed to allow a surgeon to insert the implant into the disc space with a fixed engagement between the two components to permit a controlled positioning of the implant in the anterior portion of the intervertebral space, and then through activation of the rotational pivot between the Handle and implant for final placement of the crescent-shaped cage across the anterior portion of the disc space. The AccuLIF TL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DOD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1.
- Recall number
- Z-0810-2018
- Recalling firm
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Product
- AccuLIF TL Insertion Handle The AccuLIF Insertion Handle attaches to the implant and is specifically designed to allow a surgeon to insert the implant into the disc space with a fixed engagement between the two components to permit a controlled positioning of the implant in the anterior portion of the intervertebral space, and then through activation of the rotational pivot between the Handle and implant for final placement of the crescent-shaped cage across the anterior portion of the disc space. The AccuLIF TL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DOD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2017-09-08
- Posted
- not on file
- Terminated
- 2018-07-31
- Reason
- When the lever of the Insertion Handle is in the "locked" position, the implant may be able to pivot rather than maintaining a rigid connection.
- Root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- A recall letter, dated August 25, 2017, titled "Product Recall Re: AccuLIFTL Insertion Handle" instructing customers to meet with the Stryker Representative issuing the letter, complete the requested form and return any affected product to this representative. Questions or concerns can be directed to Customer Service at 201-749-8699
- Quantity
- 130
- Distribution
- Nationally
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Model# 800804 Lot numbers 160010 and 170003
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- LXH
- Firm FEI
- 3004024955
- Firm city
- Allendale
- Firm state
- NJ
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
- Source file retained · verify
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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