FDAJuly 29, 2015device
VEPTR Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, inferior cradles also known as caudal rib supports. The VEPTR/VEPTR II devices mechanically stabilize and/or correct thoracic deformities to allow the chest and lungs to grow.
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
The last hole on certain VEPTR Inferior Cradles may be partially formed. Fully lengthening the construct to the partially formed last hole may result in mechanical failure of the construct due to rib sleeve breakage, and may require surgury to exchange components. Effects may also include pain, loss of deformity correction, and/or soft tissue/visceral injury.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
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