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ISKD Internal Limb Lengthener
- Starting date:
- August 6, 2012
- Posting date:
- September 17, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-15559
Recalled Products
A. ISKD Internal Limb Lengthener - Femoral
B. ISKD Internal Limb Lengthener - Tibial
Reason
ISKD Limb Lengthener stopped distracting during treatment. This may result in premature bone consolidation.
Affected products
A. ISKD Internal Limb Lengthener - Femoral
Lot or serial number
All
Model or catalog number
F12-255-305, F12-300-350, F12-300-380, F12-345-395, F12-345-425
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Orthofix Inc.
B. ISKD Internal Limb Lengthener - Tibial
Lot or serial number
All
Model or catalog number
T12-300-380
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Orthofix Inc.