Class 2 Device Recall Precice System

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 12, 2021
• Date Posted: April 05, 2021
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-1351-2021
• Recall Event ID: 87353
• 510(K)Number: K141739
• Product Classification: Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
• 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
• Code Information: All Lots manufactured between April 2015 to February 2021. NUVASIVE Freedom Product Codes: End Caps: CPA1-000; CPA2-000; CPA2-005; CPA2-010; CPA2-015; CPA2-020; CPA3-000; CPA3-005; CPA3-010; CPA3-015; CPA3-020; Locking screws: LSB4-020; LSB4-025; LSB4-030; LSB4-035; LSB4-040; LSB4-045; LSB4-050; LSB4-055; LSB4-060; LSB5-020; LSB5-025; LSB5-030; LSB5-035; LSB5-040; LSB5-045; LSB5-050; LSB5-055; LSB5-060; LSB5-065; LSB5-070; LSB5-075; LSC4-020; LSC4-025; LSC4-030; LSC4-035; LSC4-040; LSC4-045; LSC4-050; LSC4-055; LSC4-060; LSC4-065; LSC4-070; LSC4-075; LSC4-080; LSC4-085; LSC4-090; LSC4-095; LSC4-100; LSC5-020; LSC5-025; LSC5-030; LSC5-035; LSC5-040; LSC5-045; LSC5-050; LSC5-055; LSC5-060; LSC5-065; LSC5-070; LSC5-075; LSC5-080; LSC5-085; LSC5-090; LSC5-095; LSC5-100; Limb lengthening intramedullary rod, residual limb lengthener: R14-100A130; Orthopedic surgical instrument - for use with the intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener: RLL1-000; GTIN Numbers: 00812258020002; 00887517001139; 00887517001146; 00887517001153; 00887517001160; 00887517001177; 00887517001184; 00887517001191; 00887517001207; 00887517001214; 00887517001221; 00856719002763; 00856719002770; 00856719002787; 00856719002794; 00856719002800; 00856719002817; 00856719002824; 00856719002831; 00856719002848; 00856719002886; 00856719002893; 00856719002909; 00856719002916; 00856719002923; 00856719002930; 00856719002947; 00856719002954; 00856719002961; 00856719002978; 00856719002985; 00856719002992; 00812258021429; 00812258021436; 00812258021443; 00812258021450; 00812258021467; 00812258021474; 00812258021481; 00812258021498; 00812258021504; 00887517000958; 00887517000965; 00887517000972; 00887517000989; 00887517000996; 00887517001009; 00887517001016; 00887517001023; 00812258021511; 00812258021528; 00812258021535; 00812258021542; 00812258021559; 00812258021566; 00812258021573; 00812258021580; 00812258021597; 00812258021603; 00812258021610; 00812258021627; 00887517001030; 00887517001047; 00887517001054; 00887517001061; 00887517001078; 00812258024239; 00812258026479
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc; 101 Enterprise Ste 100; Aliso Viejo CA 92656-2604
• Manufacturer 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: On 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 implanted with a listed device and was under the age of 18, consultation may be warranted, at the discretion of the provider. -If a patient has been previously implanted with a listed device and is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or intends to become pregnant, consultation may be warranted, at the discretion of the provider. -Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. -Direct any additional manufacturer inquiries to FSNprecice@nuvasive.com -Report to NSO any adverse effect or product complaints related to the use of these devices to FSNprecice@nuvasive.com, whether or not those adverse effects are related to this FSN. As a reminder, the following guidelines according to the Instructions for Use, including, but not limited to: -The IFU should be consulted on an ongoing basis before and throughout patient treatment with Precice products. -These Precice family of devices are contraindicated in patients in which the Precice devices would cross joint spaces or open epiphyseal growth plates. -These Precice family of devices are contraindicated in patients unwilling or incapable of following postoperative care instructions. -Precice System devices should be removed after an implantation period of no more than one year. -Once the physician determines that the Precice/Short/Freedom/Unyte System has achieved its intended use and is no longer requir
• Quantity in Commerce: 59 units
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution, including U.S. Nationwide.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HSB and Original Applicant = ELLIPSE TECHNOLOGIES INC.