DISTRACTION, INTERNAL 51-423-30-09Recalls & reported problems
KLS-Martin L.P. · DIST, MANDIBLE, MICRO ZURICH 2, MID DRV, RTCH, 1.0-1.2 MM SCREW, TI-6AL-4V · Class 2 · Implant
All models of DISTRACTION, INTERNAL (67)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888118081216), received between Dec 15, 2016 and Dec 15, 2016 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 15, 2016Break
THE DISTRACTORS BROKE AFTER TRYING TO ROTATE AND REMOVE THE DISTRACTOR ARMS. WHEN THE DOCTOR REMOVED THE ARMS OUT OF THE PATIENT TO BEGIN THE CONSOLIDATION PHASE THE CONNECTORS WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE ARMS. BOTH DISTRACTORS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6177958 ↗InjuryDec 15, 2016Break
PATIENT WAS HAVING PREVIOUSLY BROKEN DISTRACTORS (REPORTED ON MDR 9610905-2016-00048) REPLACED. AFTER DEVICES WERE IMPLANTED THE SURGEON TESTED THE DISTRACTORS AND BOTH BROKE. THE DISTRACTORS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED DURING THE SAME CASE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6177544 ↗
Other EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR devices
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- DISTRACTION, INTERNAL 51-563-30-09KLS-Martin L.P. · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR13 reports
- LEVEL ONE CMF 50-797-26-09KLS-Martin L.P. · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR13 reports
- LEVEL ONE CMF 50-777-26-09KLS-Martin L.P. · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR11 reports
- DISTRACTION, INTERNAL 51-526-30-09KLS-Martin L.P. · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR10 reports
- NA 04.315.125Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR10 reports
- DISTRACTION, INTERNAL 51-401-91-09KLS-Martin L.P. · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR10 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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