Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2020-02-13
Date Terminated2022-05-25
Product Quantity3502 rods
Reason for Recall
Post-implantation separation of an actuator end cap component that may expose internal components of the actuator, which could lead to hastened degeneration of the internal components and egress of Titanium alloy wear debris and resultant localized tissue discoloration.
Firm Action
The Recalling Firm sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" to customers via email and/or FedEx informing them that Post-implantation separation of an actuator end cap component has been observed and that separation of the end cap may expose internal components of the actuator, which could lead to hastened degeneration of the internal components and egress of Titanium alloy wear debris and resultant localized tissue discoloration. The firm also informed customers that the long-term ability of a rod with a separated actuator end cap to continue to lengthen/distract is currently unknown.
Distributors were contacted via email on 2/17/2020
Surgeons US were contacted via email and/or FedEx between 2/14/2020 to 2/18/2020.
Surgeons OUS were contacted via email between 2/17/2020 to 2/21/2020.
The Recalling Firm is recommending that surgeons perform routine clinical follow-up and discuss potential clinical implications and risks with patients who received affected products. The Recalling Firm is not recommending
prophylactic revision based solely on the separation of an end cap. However, if an end cap separation is detected, removal of the device may be indicated. The decision to remove the device should be made by the physician in consultation with the patient and/or family.
The Recalling Firm's Recommended User Action:
-Immediately examine inventory to determine if they have product subject to this action on hand and quarantine the product. The Recalling Firm's representative will visit offices or contact customers directly to provide instructions for the return of the affected products.
-Review, complete, sign and return the attached Consignee Confirmation Form accompanying the notification in accordance with the directions on the form.
-Do not implant rods until further notice.
-Review the details below and understand how to identify a separated end cap on postoperative XRay imaging:
-Users should follow the appropriate postoperative procedure to assess the
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The Countries of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia/Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.