ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0895-2013 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories

Orthofix, Inc

Orthofix ISKD Limb Lengthener. ISKD - Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor. The ISKD is intended for limb lengthening of the tibia and femur.

DateFeb 28, 2013 (initiated Aug 6, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere is a possibility that the ISKD limb lengthener may stop distracting post-operatively during treatment, which may result in premature bone consolidation (limb not achieving the desired length) leading to revision surgery to remove and/or replace the device.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionOrthofix sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated August 6, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue distribution of devices, identify the affected and remove from their inventory, and returned to the firm. Credit will be issued upon receipt of the returned product. Customers were asked to take the actions listed in the enclosed Product Return Instructions immediately. Customers with questions should contact Orthofix Customers Service by telephone at
Quantity1224
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Internationally to Australia, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Turkey, Greece, Finland, South Africa, Spain, Singapore, Switzerland, Brazil, Germany, France, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Israel, Canada and Mexico
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K010322ISKD (INTRAMEDULLARY SKELETAL KINETIC DISTRACTOR)
Orthodyne, Inc., May 2, 2001
K031219MODIFICATION TO ISKD (INTRAMEDULLARY SKELETAL KINETIC DISTRACTOR)
Orthofix, Inc., May 28, 2003