TL-HEX TruLok Hexapod System, Double Row Footplates, TL-HEX Sterile, All Sizes: 120 MM, 140 MM, 160 MM, 180 MM, 200 MM. The TL-HEX TrueLock Hexapod System (TL-HEX) consists of rings, foot plates and struts to be used in conjunction with the TruLok external fixation system. The system is a metal bone
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Orthofix Srl is recalling certain TL-HEX TruLok Hexapod System double row footplates due to incompatibility and dimensional interference with struts manufactured after September 2016. The affected footplates were manufactured in a limited period during 2014 in sizes of 120 MM, 140 MM, 160 MM, 180 MM, 200 MM, and 220 MM. A total of 408 units were distributed worldwide, including in Texas and in Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Consumers can identify recalled units by checking the product code, lot number, and expiration date listed in the recall notice. The recall source does not specify a remedy for affected consumers.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The firm received complaints regarding the incompatibility and dimensional interference between the double row footplates manufactured in a limited period of 2014 and struts manufactured after September 2016. The firm determined that certain batches of the double row footplates are not compatible with the current version of the TL-HEX struts.
Reason for recall: The firm received complaints regarding the incompatibility and dimensional interference between the double row footplates manufactured in a limited period of 2014 and struts manufactured after September 2016. The firm determined that certain batches of the double row footplates are not compatible with the current version of the TL-HEX struts. Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution within Texas., and to the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Quantity: 408 units Lot/code info: a) 120 MM, Product Code 99-56-22000, Lot No. V1374370 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1369866, V1369865, V1369864), Exp. Date 06/08/2019, UDI 18054242512585; b) 140 MM, Product Code 99-56-22020, Lot No. V1374298 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1369870, V1369868, V1369869, V1369872, V1369871), Exp. Date 06/07/2019, UDI 18054242512592; c) 160 MM, Product Code 99-56-22040, Lot No. V1374255 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1370134, V1370136, V1370128, V1370133, V1370132, V1370131), Exp. Date 06/07/2019, Lot No. V1374374 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1370130), Exp. Date 06/08/2019, Lot No. R1065030 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1370134, V1370136, V1370128, V1370133, V1370132, V1370131), Exp. Date 12/16/2021, UDI 18054242512608; d) 180 MM, Product Code 99-56-22060, Lot No. V1374259 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1370581, V1369468, V1369469, V1369467, V1369466, V1369465, V1369471, V1369470, V1370597), Exp. Date 06/07/2019, UDI 18054242512615; e) 200 MM, Product Code 99-56-22080, Lot No. V1374361 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1369462, V1371128, V1371074, V1369463, V1370469), Exp. Date 06/08/2019, UDI 18054242512622; f) 220 MM, Product Code 99-56-22100, Lot No. V1374373 (Lot No. laser marked on products V1369460, V1371250, V1371075), Exp. Date 06/08/2019, UDI 18054242512639
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