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Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor (ISKD) is an internal limb lengthening device consisting of a telescoping Int

FDA device recall Z-0262-2010 · posted 2009-11-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthofix, Inc
Reason for recall
ISKD lengthening device has the potential for not pre-distracting. This may cause or contribute to device malfunction, and if not discovered prior to use, may require surgical re-intervention or removal.
Action taken
Firm notified consignees by letter sent via certified mail on 10/9/2009. Follow up is planned for nonresponders. Questions are directed to the firm at (800) 527-0404.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HSB
Quantity affected
539 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - In the US: FL, MD, TN, OH, NY, CA, GA. Also Mexico, Italy, Canada.
Date initiated
2009-10-09
Date posted
2009-11-13
Date terminated
2010-09-24
Location
McKinney, TX

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