FDA Device recall Z-1351-2021
NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2021-04-14
On 2021-04-14 the FDA classified a Class II recall of NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant by Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1351-2021 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2021-02-12 |
| Published | 2021-04-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics |
| Distribution | US |
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;
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | All Lots manufactured between April 2015 to February 2021. NUVASIVE Freedom Product Codes: End Caps: CPA1-000;…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 intrame |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1351-2021%22
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