ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1349-2021 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm, +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm, +5mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm, +10mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm, +15mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm, +20mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm, +0mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm, +5mm; Packaged End Cap

DateApr 5, 2021 (initiated Feb 12, 2021)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionOn 02/11/2021, the firm started emailing an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" Notification to customers informing them that due to not having the full complement of biological assessments, the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old. Customers are informed to: -An Recalling Firm representative will be contacting your office or you to help with any questions or concerns. -Review, complete, sign and return the attached Consignee Confirmation Form accompanying this notification in accordance with the directions on the form. -If a patient has been previously impl
Quantity10,657 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution, including U.S. Nationwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K101997ELLIPSE INTRAMEDULLARY LIMB LENGTHENING SYSTEM
Ellipse Technologies, Inc., Jul 12, 2011
K151131PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System
Ellipse Technologies, Incorporated, Jun 19, 2015