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PRECICE® Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System P10.7-80X275Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Retrograde Femur Straight 10.7mm x 275mm · Class 2 · Implant

All models of PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System (551)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517935519), received between Apr 28, 2021 and Apr 18, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Collapse” (1 report).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Oct 29, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified

    The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for use only in patients 18 years and older, (2) That patients should weigh 50 lbs. or more while undergoing treatment, and (3) That no more than two devices should be implanted at a time.

    Z-0319-2022 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Feb 12, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified

    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.

    Z-1349-2021 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Collapse1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2022Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE NAIL FAILED TO DISTRACT TWO WEEKS POST-OP. THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN IN TO THE OPERATING ROOM TO PERFORM ANOTHER OSTEOTOMY AND AFTER, THE NAIL CONTINUED TO FAIL TO DISTRACT. NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14137626 ↗
  • InjuryApr 28, 2021Collapse; Collapse

    N/A.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 11740989 ↗

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