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DISTRACTION, INTERNAL 99-473-40-01Recalls & reported problems

KLS-Martin L.P. · DIST, LEFORT 3/MONO, MATTHEWS-TESSIER, 1.5-1.8 MM SCREW, TI-6AL-4V · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888118095213), received between Feb 15, 2018 and Feb 15, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

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

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

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Impaired Healing1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 15, 2018Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THE DISTRACTOR BROKE OFF AT THE VERY END THAT THE ARM FITS INTO. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing

    MAUDE report 7272820 ↗

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