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Health product recall

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.