FDAMay 1, 2015device

Unilateral external fixation ankle clamp Product Usage: Unilateral external fixation for use treatment of bone conditions amenable to treatment by use of external fixation modality

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Ankle clamp was assembled incorrectly; the offset of the pin to the pivot point is reversed. This prevents complete range of motion and if pushed too far may loosen the pin from the bone. A revision surgery may be necessary to adequately reconnect the fixator to the bone.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

biomet

Recall history

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