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Orthofix TrueLok External Ring Fixation System, Telescopic Linear Distractor, Threaded in the following sizes: 75mm (Cat

FDA device recall Z-0674-2008 · posted 2008-02-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthofix, Inc
Reason for recall
Markings reversed: Graduated markings on telescoping bone distractors were reversed, causing the distractors to compress rather than distract the treatment site when adjusted.
Action taken
Orthofix notified sales agents by phone starting on 09/28/07. Sales agents were to return product for replacements.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXT
Quantity affected
69 units.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA states: CA, FL, GA, IL, PA, MI, NY and WI.
Date initiated
2007-09-28
Date posted
2008-02-26
Date terminated
2008-03-20
Location
Mckinney, TX

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