Class 2 Device Recall EZ adjust aluminum crutch

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 17, 2016
• Create Date: June 30, 2016
• Recall Status: Terminated on June 13, 2018
• Recall Number: Z-2102-2016
• Recall Event ID: 73918
• Product Classification: Tips and pads, cane, crutch and walker - Product Code INP
• Product: EZ adjust aluminum crutch under the following labels: 1) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, adult, 8 pairs per case, 3) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, youth, 1 pair per case, 4) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, youth, 8 pairs per case, 5) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, tall adult, 1 pair per case & 6) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, tall adult, 8 pairs per case
• Code Information: Item #: 1) 10430-1, 2) 10430-8, 3) 10431-1, 4) 10431-8, 5) 10432-1 & 6) 10432-8
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Medical Depot Inc.; 99 Seaview Blvd Fl 2; Port Washington NY 11050-4606
• For Additional Information Contact: Jordan D. Marsh; 516-998-4600 Ext. 4422
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Tip crutch failure involving the bottom of the metal portion which comes in contact with ground
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: On February 17, 2016, drive DeVilbiss Healthcare issued a preliminary notice their customers informing them of the situation via courier service. Secondly, On February 25, 2016, drive DeVilbiss Healthcare distributed another notice informing customers that the potential issue was confirmed to a limited number of lots. Customers were advised to quarantine all products in inventory as replacement products will be provided. The company notified customers that they will commence shipping orders for the product on Monday, February 29, 2016. Customers were also advised that a substantial inventory of replacement crutch tips for distribution will begin on or about March 7, 2016. On March 11, 2016, drive DeVilbiss distributed a third notice to their customers via courier service advising them of customer reimbursement for time and labor costs associated with this action. Drive Devilbiss Healthcare will reimburse based on the total number of tips requested to be shipped. Lastly, on May 12, 2016, drive DeVilbiss distributed a fourth Urgent Medical Device notice and response form to their customers via email. drive DeVilbiss advised customers to: 1) quarantine any stock that has not been inspected already and compare serial numbers of stocks to list provided, 2) any product received after 3/7/16 has been fully inspected and has an approved crutch tip that is free of defect, 3) if products were further distributed, contact those customers who received product between 7/2015 to 12/2015 and determine if items are still being used, 4) If the customer is still using this item, contact your sales representative so the return and replacement of this product can be processed and 5) complete and return the response form vial email. Customers with questions can contact by telephone 516-998-4600 ext. 4422.
• Quantity in Commerce: 123,125 pairs
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.