Recall Z-1351-2021— Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

Name: FDA recall Z-1351-2021
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2021-02-12

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc, initiated 2021-02-12. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K141739. Product: NUVASIVE FREEDOM: 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 12.5mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +20mm; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 4.0 mm X 65 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 70 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 75 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 5.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; Orthopedic intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener, 14 mm diameter, 130 mm length; Orthopedic surgical instrument - for use with the intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener;. Reason: Due 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..

Recalling firm: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Initiated: 2021-02-12
Firm location: Aliso Viejo, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K141739 — RESIDUAL LIMB LENGTHENING SYSTEMEllipse Technologies, Inc.·cleared 2014-10-07

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

NUVASIVE FREEDOM: 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 12.5mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +20mm; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 4.0 mm X 65 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 70 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 75 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 5.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; Orthopedic intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener, 14 mm diameter, 130 mm length; Orthopedic surgical instrument - for use with the intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener;

Reason for recall

Due 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.

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